Spanish Conversation · Level 111
59 words
Spanish word
redactor
Pronunciation
IPA/reðakˈtoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouneditor
Example
El redactor corrige las faltas de estilo.
The editor corrects stylistic errors.
More examples
El redactor jefe revisa la edición final.
The editor-in-chief reviews the final edition.
Core concept
Person who drafts and polishes texts.
Common phrases
redactor jefe
editor-in-chief
contratar a un redactor
hire an editor
plaza de redactor
editorial post
Similar words
editor: Selects and prepares final content and structure for a publication or issue.
escritor: Writes and composes original stories, articles, or longer works of prose.
periodista: Researches and reports on events, producing news articles and features.
corrector: Finds and corrects typos, spelling, and formatting errors in manuscripts.
Definition in Spanish
Profesional o persona encargada de redactar borradores y preparar textos para su difusión.
Word origin
The noun is formed from the verb redactar ('to draft, compose') plus the agent suffix -or and ultimately from Latin redigere 'bring together'.
Usage tips
- Spanish redactor typically denotes the hands-on writer or reviser of a text rather than the broader role usually called an English editor.