Interlocutores (en. Interlocutors)

/interlo'kutoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who participate in a conversation or discussion.
The interlocutors agreed on the terms of the contract during the meeting.
Los interlocutores acordaron los términos del contrato durante la reunión.
Parties in a dialogue that exchange information and ideas.
The interlocutors must be clear in their intentions to avoid misunderstandings.
Los interlocutores deben ser claros en sus intenciones para evitar malentendidos.
People who, by their position or knowledge, contribute to a discussion.
The interlocutors in the debate were experts in their respective fields.
Los interlocutores en el debate eran expertos en sus respectivos campos.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'interlocutor', which means 'one who speaks among others'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conflicting interlocutors
People who have disagreements or disputes during a conversation.
interlocutores en conflicto
to be an interlocutor
To participate actively in a conversation or debate.
ser interlocutor
active interlocutors
People who constantly intervene in a dialogue.
interlocutores activos

Related Words

dialogue
An exchange of ideas or conversations between two or more people.
diálogo
conversation
An informal chat between people.
conversación
discussion
An exchange of opinions on a specific topic.
discusión

Slang Meanings

Informal chats among friends.
I was having a good interlocution with my friends at the café.
Estaba en una buena interlocución con mis amigos en la cafetería.
Lively and colloquial debates.
I had quite a passionate interlocution during the political chat.
Tuve un interlocuto bastante apasionado en la charla de política.