Transmitir (en. Convey)
/tɾans.miˈtiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To communicate a message or information.
It is important to convey the information correctly.
Es importante transmitir la información correctamente.
To broadcast a signal or a program.
We are going to broadcast the match live on television.
Vamos a transmitir el partido en vivo por televisión.
To transfer a disease or a genetic trait.
The virus is transmitted from one person to another.
El virus se transmite de una persona a otra.
Etymology
From Latin 'transmittere', which means 'to send through'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to convey a message
To send a message or information to someone.
transmitir un mensaje
to transmit a signal
To broadcast a signal, generally in the context of radio or television.
transmitir una señal
to transmit emotions
To make others feel what one feels.
transmitir emociones
Related Words
transmission
The act of transmitting, especially in the context of communications.
transmisión
transmitter
A device that sends signals or information.
transmisor
transmitted
Something that has been transmitted.
transmitido
Slang Meanings
To pass information quickly.
In the office, we are always transmitting gossip.
En la oficina, siempre estamos transmitiendo chismes.
To communicate something informally.
I am going to pass on to you what Juan told me.
Te voy a transmitir lo que me dijo Juan.