maestro de ceremonias
/maˌestɾo de θeɾeˈmonjas/masculine
The English phrase emcee is translated into Spanish as maestro de ceremonias.
The phrase maestro de ceremonias is used to refer to a master of ceremonies, typically for formal events such as galas, weddings or official protocols.
Meaning: master of ceremonies (noun)
Which one should you use?
While maestro de ceremonias is the literal translation for a formal master of ceremonies, the word presentador is much more common when referring to a TV host or an event host.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female master of ceremonies, change the masculine noun maestro to the feminine maestra to get maestra de ceremonias. To make the phrase plural, change maestro to maestros. The word ceremonias remains plural as maestros de ceremonias.
How do you pronounce it?
/maˌestɾo de θeɾeˈmonjas/
Did you know?
- While maestro de ceremonias is used for formal events, Spanish speakers use the word animador for an emcee whose primary job is to keep the crowd excited and energetic.
- In some Latin American contexts, the word maestro is used as a respectful way to address a stranger, regardless of whether they are actually an emcee or a teacher.
- In Spanish, the word maestro does not only mean 'master of ceremonies' or 'teacher', but is also the standard term for a skilled craftsman or a master artisan.
Examples in context
- Él es un excelente maestro de ceremonias.He is an excellent master of ceremonies.
- Necesitamos contratar a un maestro de ceremonias para la boda.We need to hire a master of ceremonies for the wedding.
- El maestro de ceremonias presentó a la banda.The master of ceremonies introduced the band.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing the planning of a gala.
- Sofía¿Ya tienes un maestro de ceremonias para la gala?Do you already have a master of ceremonies for the gala?
- JavierNo, todavía estoy buscando a alguien profesional.No, I am still looking for someone professional.
- SofíaJavier, yo conozco a un gran maestro de ceremonias.Javier, I know a great master of ceremonies.
- JavierEso sería ideal para el evento.That would be ideal for the event.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “emcee” translations and entries maestro de ceremonias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
