Vocero (en. Spokesman)

/boˈθeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A representative who communicates the messages, ideas, or positions of others.
The government's spokesperson announced new economic measures.
El vocero del gobierno anunció nuevas medidas económicas.
A person in charge of representing an organization or group.
As the union's spokesperson, he must inform all workers.
Como vocero del sindicato, debe informar a todos los trabajadores.
Spokesperson in a more formal or institutional context.
The company's spokesperson responded to the accusations in the press.
El vocero de la compañía respondió a las acusaciones en la prensa.
In the political realm, the one in charge of communicating a party's decisions.
The party's spokesperson explained its position on the bill.
El vocero del partido explicó su postura sobre el proyecto de ley.

Etymology

From Latin 'vociferator', which means 'the one who shouts' or 'the one who makes the voice heard.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be someone's spokesperson
To defend or speak on behalf of someone else.
ser el vocero de alguien
Official spokesperson
Authorized representative to communicate information.
vocero oficial
Spokesperson of the people
A person who expresses the concerns and needs of the population.
vocero del pueblo

Related Words

Spokesperson
A person who speaks on behalf of another person or a group.
portavoz
Representative
A person who acts on behalf of another.
representante
Communicator
Someone who communicates information to others.
comunicador

Slang Meanings

People who talk a lot but say nothing relevant.
That guy is a spokesperson; he just talks for the sake of talking.
Ese tipo es un vocero, solo habla por hablar.
Someone who is always repeating what others say.
Don't take him seriously; he's just a spokesperson for what he heard.
No lo tomes en serio, es solo un vocero de lo que escuchó.