Agente (en. Agent)

/aˈxente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Representative of a person or company who acts on their behalf.
The sales agent negotiated the contract.
El agente de ventas negoció el contrato.
Person who works for an investigative or security agency.
The police agent investigated the case.
El agente de la policía investigó el caso.
Substance or element that causes a specific effect.
The chemical agent used is very dangerous.
El agente químico utilizado es muy peligroso.

Etymology

From Latin 'agens', which means 'the one who acts'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

undercover agent
Person who acts secretly to investigate or gather information.
agente encubierto
change agent
Person who promotes transformation or improvement in an organization or society.
agente de cambio
travel agent
Person who organizes and sells travel services.
agente turístico

Related Words

agency
Organization or entity that provides representation or intermediation services.
agencia
representative
Person who acts on behalf of another before third parties.
representante
intermediary
Person who serves as a link between two parties.
intermediario

Slang Meanings

Undercover agent
That guy is an agent, so be careful.
Ese tipo es un agente, así que ten cuidado.
Manager
I spoke with my agent about the contract.
Hablé con mi agente sobre el contrato.