Spanish word

transmisor

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾansmiˈsoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsender

Example

El transmisor del mensaje es desconocido.

The sender of the message is unknown.

Illustration for transmisor (sender)

More examples

Mi transmisor Bluetooth empareja el teléfono con el altavoz.

My Bluetooth transmitter pairs the phone with the speaker.

Core concept

Agent, carrier, or instrument that transfers information, energy, or other items between locations.

Common phrases

  • transmisor Bluetooth

    Bluetooth transmitter

  • transmisor de radiofrecuencia

    radio frequency transmitter

Similar words

remitente: Person or group that originates and sends a letter, email, or package.
emisor: Transmitting device or origin that emits electromagnetic, audio, or other signals.
difusor: Organization or device that disseminates audio or information broadly to the public.

Definition in Spanish

Persona, aparato o agente que envía o hace pasar información, energía u otra cosa de un lugar a otro.

Word origin

Derived from Latin transmittere (trans- 'across' + mittere 'to send') with the suffix -or marking the agent or instrument that performs the sending.

Usage tips

  • In scientific and medical contexts transmisor often denotes a carrier or vector, while in everyday speech the human sender is usually called remitente.

Other meanings

  • transmitternoun

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