Editores (en. Editors)

/e.ɾiˈto.ɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who is responsible for the editing of texts.
Editors work hard to ensure that the book meets quality standards.
Los editores trabajan arduamente para que el libro cumpla con los estándares de calidad.
Person who selects and organizes the content that will be published.
The editor decided that the final chapter needed more work.
El editor decidió que el capítulo final necesitaba más trabajo.
In charge of reviewing and correcting the style and grammar of a text.
Editors spend hours reviewing every detail of the manuscript.
Los editores pasan horas revisando cada detalle del manuscrito.

Etymology

From the Latin 'editorem', which means 'the one who brings to light.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Content editor
Specialist in the creation and editing of digital content.
editor de contenido
Responsible editor
Person in charge of the final quality of a publication.
editor responsable
Text editor
Specialist in editing written texts.
editor de texto

Related Words

Editing
Process of preparing a text for publication.
edición
Publication
The action of making a text accessible to the public.
publicación
Manuscript
Original text that is subjected to editing.
manuscrito

Slang Meanings

An editor who doesn't make many revisions.
That editor only makes minimal changes, they are a 'light editor.'
Ese editor solo hace cambios mínimos, es un 'editor ligero'.
An editor who helps authors a lot.
She is a 'warrior editor', always defending the authors' work.
Ella es una 'editora guerrera', siempre defiende el trabajo de los autores.