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espectador

spectator

noun ehs-pehk-tah-DOHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'spectator' (observer), from 'spectare' (to watch).

Also means

viewer

Usage Note

Espectador has the feminine form espectadora and the plural espectadores. In media contexts it commonly means 'viewer' (television audience), while in sports or theatre it means 'spectator'. The abstract collective los espectadores is used the way English uses 'the audience'.

Examples

"Los espectadores aplaudieron al final del show."

Natural Translation

The spectators applauded at the end of the show.

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