Spanish Conversation · Level 85
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Spanish word
portavoz
Pronunciation
IPA/poɾtaˈβoθ/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)spokesperson
Example
El portavoz del grupo habló con la prensa.
The group's spokesperson spoke to the press.
More examples
La portavoz del gobierno anunció nuevas medidas.
The government spokesperson announced new measures.
Core concept
A single voice speaking for a group.
Common phrases
portavoz oficial
official spokesperson
portavoz del gobierno
government spokesperson
portavoz de prensa
press spokesperson
Similar words
vocero: Speaks on behalf of a group to present its positions and answer questions in public settings.
representante: Represents an organization in formal or informal settings to express its policies and interests.
delegado: Acts as a delegate for a defined assignment or agenda, carrying out decisions within that mandate.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que representa verbalmente a un grupo y comunica públicamente sus declaraciones, decisiones u opiniones.
Word origin
From Spanish portar 'to carry' (from Latin portare) plus voz 'voice' (from Latin vox), originally 'one who carries a group's voice' and therefore someone who speaks for others.
Usage tips
- The noun normally keeps the same form for any gender, and when someone is introduced as portavoz their words are taken as the organization's official position.
Related words
- portavocíaspokesperson rolenoun