agente
/aˈxente/feminine, masculine
The English word agent is translated into Spanish as agente.
The term is used for both professional representatives (like a talent agent) and law enforcement officers (like a secret agent).
Meaning: law: one who acts in place of another (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun agente is common to both masculine and feminine genders, so the article changes to indicate the person's gender (el agente vs. la agente).
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈxente/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, agente can be used in the phrase agente provocador to describe a person who infiltrates a group to incite them to commit an illegal act.
- The word agente is used in chemistry to describe a substance that causes a reaction, such as an agente oxidante or 'oxidizing agent'.
- The Spanish word agenda is a linguistic relative of agente because both words are built on the concept of acting or doing.
Examples in context
- Él es un agente del FBI.He is an FBI agent.This sentence is useful for identifying an FBI agente.Tatoeba #9685045 by Shishir, translation #1334613 by CK
- Tom es el agente de Mary.Tom is Mary's agent.This sentence is useful for describing someone who is a professional agente for another person.Tatoeba #5809706 by arh, translation #2273282 by CK
- Él es un agente de la CIA.He's a CIA agent.This sentence is useful for identifying a CIA agente.Tatoeba #2938503 by hayastan, translation #7917626 by fpp
- El agente de bienes raíces nos ayudó a encontrar una casa.The real estate agent helped us find a house.
- Contraté a un agente de viajes para organizar mis vacaciones.I hired a travel agent to organize my vacation.
- Nuestro representante de ventas se encargará de su solicitud.Our sales representative will take care of your request.
- El mandatario presentará la documentación requerida en su nombre.The agent will submit the required documentation on your behalf.
- Mi hermano es agente de seguros y siempre me da buenos descuentos.My brother is an insurance agent, and he always gives me good discounts.
- Mi gestor financiero me ayuda a administrar mis inversiones.My financial agent helps me manage my investments.
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Example conversation
Maria and Javier are discussing legal representation for a contract.
- MaríaNecesito un agente para firmar el contrato.I need an agent to sign the contract.
- JavierYo puedo recomendarte a un buen agente.I can recommend a good agent to you.
- MaríaGracias, Javier. ¿Es una agente experimentada?Thank you, Javier. Is she an experienced agent?
- JavierSí, María, ella es la mejor agente.Yes, María, she is the best agent.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “agent” translations and entries agente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
