Editor (en. Editor)

/eˈdi.tor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person responsible for reviewing the quality of a text before publishing it.
The editor made sure there were no grammatical errors in the article.
El editor se aseguró de que no hubiera errores de gramática en el artículo.
Person who makes decisions on what content should be published in a magazine or newspaper.
The magazine editor chose the cover for the next issue.
El editor de la revista eligió la portada del próximo número.
Responsible for the production of a book or publication.
My editor helped me shape my novel.
Mi editor me ayudó a dar forma a mi novela.

Etymology

From Latin 'editor', meaning 'the one who edits' or 'the one who publishes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

text editor
Software program used for writing and editing text.
editor de texto
responsible editor
Person in charge of the management and supervision of a media outlet.
editor responsable
editor-in-chief
The main editor who makes the final content decisions.
editor en jefe

Related Words

editing
The process of preparing content for publication.
edición
publishing
The act of making content available to the public.
publicación
writing
The process of writing content.
redacción

Slang Meanings

Someone who makes a lot of corrections to texts
That person is a true editor; every word has to be perfect.
Esa persona es un verdadero editor, cada palabra tiene que ser perfecta.
An editor who takes their job very seriously
He is so strict that we call him the chief of editors.
Es tan estricto que le decimos que es el jefe de los editores.