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emitir

verb

  1. 1. to emit, give off

    sound, light, smoke, etc.

    Common combinations

    • emitir un sonido — to emit a sound
    • emitir luz — to emit light
    • emitir humo — to emit smoke
    • El aparato emite un pitido.The device emits a beep.
    • La lámpara emite una luz azul.The lamp gives off blue light.
    • El coche emite mucho humo.The car emits a lot of smoke.

  2. 2. to broadcast, transmit

    a program or signal

    Common combinations

    • emitir un programa — to broadcast a program
    • emitir en directo — to broadcast live
    • emitir por televisión — to broadcast on television
    • La cadena emite las noticias a las ocho.The network broadcasts the news at eight.
    • La radio emitió la entrevista en directo.The radio station broadcast the interview live.
    • El canal emitirá la película esta noche.The channel will broadcast the film tonight.

  3. 3. to issue

    a document, card, or official statement

    Common combinations

    • emitir una tarjeta — to issue a card
    • emitir una factura — to issue an invoice
    • emitir un comunicado — to issue a statement
    • El banco emitió una nueva tarjeta.The bank issued a new card.
    • La empresa emite facturas electrónicas.The company issues electronic invoices.
    • El Gobierno emitió un comunicado.The government issued a statement.

  4. 4. to express, give

    an opinion, vote, or judgment formally

    Common combinations

    • emitir una opinión — to express an opinion
    • emitir un voto — to cast a vote
    • emitir un juicio — to give a judgment
    • El juez emitió su opinión.The judge gave his opinion.
    • Los diputados emitieron su voto.The members of parliament cast their vote.
    • El experto emitió un juicio claro.The expert gave a clear judgment.

Same root

emisiónemisoremisora

Phrases with this word

emitir un votoemitir un juicio