issuer
Spanish: emisor, otorgante
Description
An issuer is an entity that offers securities for sale to investors, typically to raise capital. In finance, this term can refer to companies, governments, or other organizations that issue stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments.
Interpreter Notes
Interpreters should be aware that 'emisor' can also refer to various financial contexts, such as bonds or stocks. Avoid using colloquial terms that may confuse the audience. It is important to maintain a formal register when interpreting this term.
Example Sentences
EN: The issuer of the bond is responsible for paying interest to the bondholders.
ES: El emisor del bono es responsable de pagar intereses a los tenedores de bonos.
Common Interpreter Mistakes
Confusing 'emisor' with 'remitente'; misinterpreting the context as related to shipping or sending rather than finance; using informal language that may not be appropriate in a clinical setting.