Espectadores (en. Spectators)

/espektaˈðoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who observe an event, show, or activity.
The spectators applauded at the end of the play.
Los espectadores aplaudieron al final de la obra.
Individuals who are present in a place to see something.
The stadium was filled with spectators cheering for their team.
El estadio estaba lleno de espectadores animando a su equipo.
People who watch or follow a program in the media.
The number of spectators for the series has increased significantly.
El número de espectadores de la serie ha aumentado considerablemente.

Etymology

From Latin 'spectator', meaning 'the one who looks or observes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

privileged spectator
A person who has access to an exclusive experience or event.
espectador privilegiado
captive spectators
An audience that is obliged to stay in one place to watch an event.
espectadores cautivos
to be just another spectator
Not actively participating, but just observing.
ser un espectador más

Related Words

show
Entertainment event presented to an audience.
espectáculo
audience
Group of people attending a particular event.
audiencia
event
Scheduled situation or activity carried out in front of an audience.
evento

Slang Meanings

Audience that behaves enthusiastically or passionately.
The audience was so energizing that it became a spectacle in itself.
El público era tan energizante que se convirtió en un espectáculo por sí mismo.
People who only attend due to trends or popularity.
He came just to be a trendy spectator.
Vino solo por ser un espectador de moda.