Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corredor | /koreˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| bróker | /ˈbɾokeɾ/ | feminine, masculine |
| broker | /ˈbɾoukeɾ/ | feminine, masculine, alternative form |
A broker is a mediator between a buyer and a seller. In finance, the term corredor de bolsa is specifically used to refer to a stockbroker.
Which one should you use?
corredor is the traditional Spanish word and is often used in established professional contexts such as corredor de bolsa (stockbroker) or corredor de seguros (insurance broker). bróker is a modern anglicism used in modern financial and business contexts. The spelling broker is an alternative spelling of bróker.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
corredor is a standard formal term. bróker is a modern anglicism. If you wish to be very specific and formal regarding a professional who earns commissions by facilitating transactions, you can use comisionista. For a stockbroker, the formal term is agente de bolsa.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, agente de bolsa is a commonly used term for a broker.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the traditional term corredor is corredora. For the anglicism, the plural form is brókeres. Both bróker and broker can be used as either masculine or feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/koreˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish term corredor can refer to a professional broker, an athlete who runs, or a hallway in a house.
- The traditional word for broker, corredor, shares its root with the Spanish verb correr, which means 'to run'.
- While bróker is a loanword from English, it is adapted into Spanish with an accent mark and a Spanish plural ending as brókeres.
Examples in context
- Necesito hablar con un corredor sobre mi cartera de inversiones.I need to speak with a broker about my investment portfolio.
- Mi agente de bolsa me recomendó diversificar mis inversiones.My stockbroker advised me to diversify my investments.
- El corredor de bolsa es muy profesional.The stockbroker is very professional.
- Necesito hablar con un corredor inmobiliario.I need to speak with a real estate broker.
- El corredor facilitó la venta de la casa.The broker facilitated the sale of the house.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a property purchase.
- Javier¿Ya contactaste al corredor para la casa?Have you already contacted the broker for the house?
- MaríaSí, el corredor es muy eficiente.Yes, the broker is very efficient.
- JavierQué bueno, espero que nos dé una buena oferta.That's good, I hope he gives us a good offer.
- MaríaSeguro que sí, Javier.I'm sure he will, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “broker” translations and entries corredor, bróker, broker, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries broker, bróker, corredor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
