Espectador (en. Viewer)
/espektaˈðoɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who attends an event or performance.
The spectators applauded at the end of the play.
Los espectadores aplaudieron al final de la obra.
An individual who watches or follows a sporting event.
The stadium was full of spectators cheering for their team.
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores animando a su equipo.
A person who watches a movie or television show.
This movie has attracted many spectators in its first weekend.
Esta película ha atraído a muchos espectadores en su primer fin de semana.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'espectar', which comes from the Latin 'spectator'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
occasional spectator
A person who attends events sporadically.
espectador ocasional
spectator audience
A group of people who observe an event.
público espectador
Related Words
show
An event or performance intended to be watched by an audience.
espectáculo
active spectators
People who not only watch but also participate in the event.
espectadores activos
Slang Meanings
People who just go to watch without getting involved.
Those are just spectators, not really fans of the sport.
Esos son solo espectadores, no realmente aficionados al deporte.
A person who gives opinions without knowing much about the topic.
You are just a spectator criticizing from a distance.
Eres solo un espectador criticando desde la distancia.