presentado por
/pɾesentado poɾ/from spelling rules
The phrase "hosted by" in Spanish is translated as presentado por.
presentado por is used in media contexts, such as television shows, podcasts or events, to indicate that a specific person or entity is the presenter or host.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, conducido por is a common alternative used specifically for radio or television programs.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because presentado is a past participle acting as an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, you would use presentada por for a feminine noun like serie.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾesentado poɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term for a TV host conductor is the same word used for a physical conductor of electricity or a bus driver.
- While presentado por is standard for shows, if you want to say a party was 'hosted by' someone in a social sense, you would use organizado por or anfitrión instead.
- The word presentado is based on the Latin root for 'placing something before someone', which is why it is used for both hosting a show and presenting a legal document.
Examples in context
- La exposición estará a cargo de la asociación de artistas locales.The exhibition will be under the responsibility of the local artists' association.
- El programa es presentado por un profesional.The program is hosted by a professional.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a television gala.
- Daniel¿Quién es el presentador de la gala?Who is the host of the gala?
- MaríaEs un evento presentado por un actor famoso.It is an event hosted by a famous actor.
- DanielNo sé quién es ese actor.I don't know who that actor is.
- MaríaDaniel, te lo mostraré en la televisión.Daniel, I will show him to you on television.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
