Spanish Conversation · Level 15
87 words
Spanish word
ponente
Pronunciation
IPA/poˈnente/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)presenter
Example
¿Quién será el ponente en la reunión de mañana?
Who will be the presenter at tomorrow's meeting?
More examples
El moderador presentó al ponente antes de la charla.
The moderator introduced the presenter before the talk.
Core concept
A conference speaker delivering a presentation from a podium.
Common phrases
presentar al ponente
introduce the presenter
dar la palabra al ponente
give the floor to the presenter
Similar words
presentador: Hosts a show or event and introduces segments or guests.
orador: Delivers a persuasive, formal speech to influence an audience.
conferencista: Gives a detailed lecture on a specialist or academic topic.
moderador: Guides and manages the flow of a panel discussion or debate.
Definition in Spanish
Participante que hace una exposición pública en un congreso, sesión o asamblea.
Word origin
Derived from the Latin participle ponens (from ponere 'to put forward'), the word came to mean a person who presents a paper or report before an assembly.
Usage tips
- Appears frequently on programmes and schedules as 'ponentes' for the list of speakers, so expect it on academic timetables rather than in everyday conversation.
Other meanings
- lecturernoun
- speakernoun
Opposites
- oyentelistenernoun
Related words
- exposiciónpresentationnoun
- exponerpresentverb