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    Portavoz (en. Spokesman)

    /poɾtaˈβoθ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who acts as a representative or spokesperson of a group, institution, or person.
    The government spokesperson provided information about the new measures.
    El portavoz del gobierno proporcionó información sobre las nuevas medidas.
    In the media field, a person in charge of communicating news and statements.
    The company appointed a spokesperson to address the press.
    La empresa designó a un portavoz para atender a la prensa.
    A representative of a group who expresses themselves in its name.
    The student spokesperson spoke at the meeting.
    El portavoz de los estudiantes habló en la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'portavocem', meaning 'the one who carries the voice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    official spokesperson
    Person designated to communicate officially.
    portavoz oficial
    to be a spokesperson for
    To speak on behalf of someone or something.
    ser portavoz de
    to give the voice
    To inform or communicate something important.
    dar la voz

    Related Words

    speaker
    Synonym for spokesperson, generally used in informal contexts.
    vocero
    representative
    Person who acts on behalf of another.
    representante
    communicator
    Person responsible for transmitting information.
    comunicador

    Slang Meanings

    The one who has the microphone
    In the meeting, he is the one with the microphone, he is the spokesperson.
    En la reunión, él es el que tiene el micrófono, es el portavoz.
    The voice of the group
    She is the voice of the group, she is always the spokesperson.
    Ella es la voz del grupo, siempre es la portavoz.