editor
/ediˈtoɾ/masculine
The English word 'editor' is translated into Spanish as editor. If unsure, use editor. Wiktionary also lists editora.
Meaning: person who edits (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| editor | /ediˈtoɾ/ | masculine |
| editora | /ediˈtoɾa/ | feminine |
editor refers to a person who edits. In a computing context, it is used to refer to software used for editing text or code, such as an editor de texto. You can specify the type of editor by adding the subject, for example, editor de libros for a book editor or editor de vídeos for a video editor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of editor is editora.
How do you pronounce it?
/ediˈtoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word editor can refer to both the person who proofreads a text and the publishing house that prints it.
- If you are talking about a video editor in a professional film studio, you might hear them called a montajista instead of an editor de vídeo.
- The Latin root of editor originally meant 'one who makes things go out' or 'one who publishes', rather than someone who corrects or polishes text.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuál editor de texto prefieres?Which text editor do you prefer?This sentence shows how to ask about a preference for a editor of text.Tatoeba #6988860 by cueyayotl, translation #1323919 by Eldad
- Tanto el editor como el director son primos míos.The editor and the publisher are both my cousins.This sentence uses editor to identify a relative.Tatoeba #2003562 by camilou, translation #44080 by CK
- Estoy buscando un editor de imágenes parecido al Photoshop, pero no tan caro.I am looking for an image editor like Photoshop, but not so expensive.This sentence uses editor in the context of image editing software.Tatoeba #1610888 by Shishir, translation #12827186 by Yepthatscool
- El redactor del periódico revisa los artículos antes de su publicaciónThe newspaper editor reviews the articles before their publication
- La correctora está revisando el manuscritoThe editor is proofreading the manuscript
- Soy redactora de una revista científicaI am an editor at a scientific magazine
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a project at a publishing house.
- Elena¿Ya hablaste con el editor?Have you already spoken with the editor?
- MateoSí, el editor dice que el capítulo es excelente.Yes, the editor says the chapter is excellent.
- ElenaQué bueno, Mateo. Él es muy profesional.That's good, Mateo. He is very professional.
- MateoEs verdad, me gusta trabajar con él.It's true, I like working with him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “editor” translations and entries editor, editora, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries editor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
