Emitir (en. Issue)
/e.mi.tir/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To produce and send out radiations or signals.
The radio emits music 24 hours a day.
La radio emite música las 24 horas.
To officially announce information.
The government issued a statement regarding the new measures.
El gobierno emitió un comunicado sobre las nuevas medidas.
To expel or dislodge something.
The chimney emits smoke.
La chimenea emite humo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'emittere', which means 'to send' or 'to let out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to issue judgments
To form opinions or decisions about something.
emitir juicios
to emit signals
To send or transmit information through signals.
emitir señales
to express an opinion
To give a judgment or point of view on a matter.
emitir una opinión
Related Words
emission
Action of emitting.
emisión
emitter
One who emits something.
emisor
issuer
The one who issues a document.
emitente
Slang Meanings
To emit something in popular slang.
That show emits too much drama.
Ese programa emite demasiado drama.
To talk while something is being emitted.
She started to emit comments while we were watching the movie.
Ella empezó a emitir comentarios mientras veíamos la película.