Commentators Meaning in English

word · lemma: commentator

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Definition

Commentators are people who describe, explain, or give opinions about events, especially on television, radio, or in sports competitions.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for sports and political events, especially on TV and radio. Not the same as 'reporters' (who gather news) or 'presenters' (who host shows). 'Commentators' share analysis, play-by-play, or opinions during live events.

• Spanish: comentaristas
• Portuguese (BR): comentaristas
• Portuguese (PT): comentadores - comentadoras
• Chinese (Simplified): 评论员
• Chinese (Traditional): 評論員
• Hindi: टिप्पणीकार
• Arabic: معلقون
• Bengali: কমেন্টেটর - ভাষ্যকার
• Russian: комментаторы
• Japanese: 解説者
• Vietnamese: bình luận viên
• Korean: 해설가
• Turkish: yorumcu
• Urdu: تجزیہ کار - مبصر
• Indonesian: komentator

Example Sentences

The best commentators make the event more exciting.

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Some commentators have unique catchphrases their fans love.

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After the interview, the commentators shared their thoughts about the player's future.

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The commentators explained the football match on TV.

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Many sports commentators work during live games.

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The two commentators kept joking throughout the match.

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