transcriptor
/tɾanskɾibtoɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for transcriptionist is transcriptor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is gendered. Use transcriptora when referring to a female transcriptionist, and the plural form for a group of female transcriptionists is transcriptoras.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾanskɾibtoɾ/
Did you know?
- In Spanish legal settings, a transcriptor often works under a notario, a high-ranking legal official with powers far beyond a standard English 'notary public'.
- In some Latin American dialects, a person who transcribes music is specifically called a copista, rather than a transcriptor.
- While transcriptor is the formal term, many Spanish speakers use the word estenógrafo when the transcription is done in real time, such as in a courtroom.
Examples in context
- Juan trabaja como transcriptor de documentos legales en una firma de abogados.Juan works as a transcriptionist of legal documents at a law firm.
- Ella tiene un empleo como transcriptora médica en un hospital reconocido.She has a job as a medical transcriptionist at a renowned hospital.
- Busco un transcriptor para este proyecto.I am looking for a transcriptionist for this project.
- El transcriptor terminó el documento rápidamente.The transcriptionist finished the document quickly.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a new hire for their office.
- LucíaNecesitamos contratar a un transcriptor pronto.We need to hire a transcriptionist soon.
- JavierTengo un contacto que es muy rápido.I have a contact who is very fast.
- Lucía¿Es un transcriptor con experiencia en leyes?Is he a transcriptionist with experience in law?
- JavierSí, ha trabajado en juzgados por años.Yes, he has worked in courts for years.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
