receptor
/reθebˈtoɾ/masculine
The English word 'catcher' translates to Spanish as receptor.
This noun refers to the baseball player who receives pitches.
Meaning: baseball player who receives pitches (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term cátcher is commonly used to refer to a catcher.
How do you pronounce it?
/reθebˈtoɾ/
Did you know?
- While receptor describes the position, the act of catching the ball is expressed by the verb atrapar, which is fundamentally different from the root of the noun.
- While receptor is the technical term for the player, it is also the same word used for a 'receiver' in electronics, such as a radio or a telephone.
- Because cátcher is a loanword, it is often spelled with an accent mark to ensure Spanish speakers pronounce the stress on the first syllable correctly.
Examples in context
- El receptor es una posición clave en el equipo de béisbol.The catcher is a key position on the baseball team.
- El receptor está listo para el lanzamiento.The catcher is ready for the pitch.
- El receptor tiene un guante muy grande.The catcher has a very large glove.
- Necesitamos un receptor con mucha experiencia.We need an experienced catcher.
- El receptor lanzó la pelota rápidamente.The catcher threw the ball quickly.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing their local baseball team.
- Mateo¿Quién es el receptor principal del equipo?Who is the team's main catcher?
- LucíaEs un chico nuevo y muy talentoso.He is a new and very talented guy.
- MateoEspero que el receptor juegue hoy.I hope the catcher plays today.
- LucíaSeguro que sí, Lucía lo confirmó.Surely he will, Lucia confirmed it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “catcher” translations and entries receptor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
