Publishers
Spanish Translation
Part of Speech
- noun
Word Forms
- publisher
- published
- publishing
Etymology
From 'publish' + '-er' (agent noun suffix) + '-s' (plural)
De 'publicar' + '-dor' (sufijo que indica agente) + '-es' (plural)
Meanings
Companies or individuals that prepare, issue, and sell books, journals, music, or other works for public distribution or sale.
Compañías o individuos que preparan, editan y venden libros, revistas, música u otras obras para su distribución o venta al público.
The publishers are releasing a new novel next month.
Los editores lanzarán una nueva novela el próximo mes.
Example Sentences
The publishers are known for their high-quality books.
Los editores son conocidos por sus libros de alta calidad.
She contacted several publishers about her manuscript.
Ella contactó a varios editores sobre su manuscrito.
The publishers decided to invest in digital media.
Los editores decidieron invertir en medios digitales.
Phrases
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Working with publishersTrabajando con editores
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Finding publishersEncontrar editores
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Negotiating with publishersNegociar con editores
Idioms
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To be in print with major publishersEstar publicado con grandes editoriales
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To have a book contract with publishersTener un contrato de libro con editores
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To shop around for publishersBuscar entre varias editoriales
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Don't judge a book by its cover.No juzgues un libro por su portada.
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The pen is mightier than the sword.La pluma es más poderosa que la espada.
Proverbs
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Easy reading is damn hard writing.Escribir fácil es condenadamente difícil.
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A book holds a house of gold.Un libro contiene una casa de oro.
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There is no friend as loyal as a book.No hay amigo tan leal como un libro.
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Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.Los libros son los amigos más silenciosos y constantes; son los consejeros más accesibles y sabios, y los maestros más pacientes.
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Books are the mirrors of the soul.Los libros son los espejos del alma.
Usage Notes
The word 'publishers' is usually used in the plural form because it refers to multiple entities or a group of people.
La palabra 'editores' se usa generalmente en forma plural porque se refiere a múltiples entidades o a un grupo de personas.
Notes for Learners
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Remember the plural form is used more often than the singular.
Recuerda que la forma plural se usa más a menudo que la singular.
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Pay attention to the context to understand the specific meaning of 'publishers'.
Presta atención al contexto para comprender el significado específico de 'editores'.
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Distinguish between 'publishers' and 'authors'.
Distingue entre 'editores' y 'autores'.
Collocations
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Major publishersPrincipales editores
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Independent publishersEditores independientes
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Academic publishersEditores académicos
Common Mistakes
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Misspelling 'publishers' as 'publicers'.
Escribir mal 'editores' como 'publicers'.
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Confusing 'publishers' with 'publicists'.
Confundir 'editores' con 'publicistas'.
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Usar 'editor' en lugar de 'editorial' para referirse a la empresa.
Learning Tips
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Use 'publishers' when referring to multiple publishing companies.
Usa 'editores' cuando te refieras a varias empresas editoriales.
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Research the reputations of different publishers before submitting your work.
Investiga la reputación de diferentes editores antes de enviar tu trabajo.
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Consider the target audience of publishers before choosing one for your book.
Considera el público objetivo de los editores antes de elegir uno para tu libro.