Emiten (en. Emit)

/eˈmiten/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Produce or expel something.
Volcanoes emit gases and ash.
Los volcánes emiten gases y cenizas.
Make something known or disseminate it.
The government issues official statements.
El gobierno emite comunicados oficiales.
Transmit signals, as in radio or television.
Radio stations emit various programs.
Las estaciones de radio emiten diversas programaciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'emitere', which means 'to send out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emit signals
Send information via waves.
emitir señales
issue a judgment
Give an opinion or assessment about something.
emitir un juicio
issue a statement
Publish or announce official information.
emitir un comunicado

Related Words

emission
Process of expelling or transmitting something.
emisión
emitter
Person or entity that emits a message.
emisor
issuer
The one who emits something.
emitente

Slang Meanings

Circulate something, especially in a financial context.
The company issues new shares to the market.
La empresa emite nuevas acciones al mercado.
In the entertainment field, it is used to refer to launching or broadcasting a show.
The channel is airing its new series tonight.
El canal emite su nueva serie esta noche.