orador invitado
/oɾadoɾ imbitado/from spelling rules
The English phrase guest speaker is translated into Spanish as orador invitado.
The term refers to a person invited to give a speech or presentation at an event.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase orador invitado is composed of orador (speaker) and invitado (invited).
Which one should you use?
Conferenciante invitado is a synonym often used specifically for someone giving a formal talk or a lecture. Conferencista invitado is used specifically for a guest speaker at a conference or a lecture.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, it is common to use the term expositor invitado to refer to a guest speaker.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to the feminine form oradora invitada if the speaker is female.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, an orador is not just a speaker but specifically a master of rhetoric, often associated with the classical art of public persuasion.
- The word orador shares a common ancestor with the English word 'oral'. Both derive from the Latin root for speaking or pleading a case in court.
- While orador describes the person, the act of giving a speech is called un discurso. This word is also used in English as 'discourse', but in Spanish, it is the standard word for any formal address.
Examples in context
- El conferencista invitado nos brindó una interesante charla sobre el tema.The guest speaker gave us an interesting talk on the subject.
- Tenemos el placer de presentar al ponente invitado de hoy, el reconocido experto en literatura.We have the pleasure of presenting today's guest speaker, the renowned expert in literature.
- El orador invitado nos asombró con su elocuencia y conocimiento del tema.The guest speaker amazed us with his eloquence and knowledge of the subject.
- El orador invitado habló sobre tecnología.The guest speaker spoke about technology.
- Esperamos a un orador invitado muy famoso.We are waiting for a very famous guest speaker.
- ¿Quién es el orador invitado de hoy?Who is today's guest speaker?
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are preparing for a university seminar.
- JavierSofía, ¿ya conoces al orador invitado?Sofía, do you already know the guest speaker?
- SofíaNo, pero su presentación será excelente.No, but his presentation will be excellent.
- JavierÉl es un orador invitado muy respetado.He is a very respected guest speaker.
- SofíaEntonces estoy muy emocionada por escucharlo.Then I am very excited to hear him.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries invitado, orador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
