Introduction
transmitirán is a useful Spanish verb form that you may encounter when reading a schedule, listening to a radio announcement, or talking about what a group of people will share in the future. It comes from the verb transmitir, which can mean to transmit, send, broadcast, or convey. The exact meaning depends on what is being transmitted: a program, information, a message, or even an idea. If you recognize the ending, you can also learn something about who will do the action and when it will happen. This form refers to a future action performed by they, you all, or a group described with a plural noun. In this guide, you will learn how to understand and use transmitirán, how to pronounce it, and how it differs from related Spanish words. Simple examples will help you see how it works in everyday contexts.
Meaning and Definition
Transmitirán is the third-person plural form of the simple future tense of transmitir. Its basic meanings include they will transmit, they will broadcast, they will send, and they will convey. The best English translation depends on the object and situation. A radio station may broadcast a program, a school may share information, and a person may convey an idea. Spanish uses the same verb form in these different contexts.
The form can refer to several kinds of subjects. It may mean they will do something, as in a group of people or organizations. It can also mean you all will do something when speaking to more than one person. In many parts of Latin America, ustedes is the usual plural form of you. In Spain, ustedes can also be used, especially in formal situations, while vosotros is common for informal plural you. The vosotros future form is transmitiréis, not transmitirán.
The infinitive transmitir belongs to the regular -ir verb group. To form the simple future, Spanish speakers keep the whole infinitive and add a future ending. For the third-person plural, the ending is -án: transmitir + -án becomes transmitirán. The same ending is used with many other infinitives, such as hablarán, comerán, and vivirán. This pattern makes the form easier to recognize once you know the future tense endings.
The accent mark is important. It shows that the final syllable, rán, receives the stress. Without the accent mark, the written form would not follow the correct spelling pattern for this future form. When you see transmitirán in a sentence, the ending tells you both that the action is in the future and that the subject is plural. The subject may appear earlier in the sentence, or it may be understood from the surrounding conversation.
Transmitir comes from Latin transmittere, formed from elements meaning across and send. That history connects naturally with the modern idea of sending something from one place or person to another. In present-day Spanish, however, the verb is not limited to physical movement. It is especially common for communication, broadcasting, and passing knowledge or feelings along.
Do not confuse the simple future meaning with a promise or a prediction in every case. The tense places an action in the future, but the speaker’s attitude depends on the context. A schedule can use it for a planned event, while a conversation can use it to predict what a group will do. The word itself does not say whether the action is certain, likely, or merely expected.
Usage and Example Sentences
The examples below show common meanings of transmitirán. Notice that the subject may be a named group, a plural noun, or a pronoun. The English translation changes slightly to sound natural, but the Spanish verb remains the same.
Spanish: Los canales transmitirán el concierto esta noche.
English: The channels will broadcast the concert tonight.
Spanish: Los maestros transmitirán sus conocimientos a la nueva clase.
English: The teachers will pass their knowledge on to the new class.
Spanish: Ustedes transmitirán las instrucciones al equipo mañana.
English: You all will pass the instructions on to the team tomorrow.
Spanish: Las emisoras transmitirán el programa desde el centro cultural.
English: The radio stations will broadcast the program from the cultural center.
Spanish: Los estudiantes transmitirán sus ideas durante la presentación.
English: The students will convey their ideas during the presentation.
Spanish: Estos dispositivos transmitirán datos a la computadora.
English: These devices will send data to the computer.
Spanish: Los guías transmitirán información sobre la historia del edificio.
English: The guides will share information about the history of the building.
Spanish: Las pantallas transmitirán el contenido en varios idiomas.
English: The screens will display the content in several languages.
Spanish: Ellos transmitirán el mensaje después de la reunión.
English: They will pass on the message after the meeting.
Spanish: Las familias transmitirán sus tradiciones a las próximas generaciones.
English: The families will pass their traditions on to the next generations.
In the first and fourth examples, the verb refers to broadcasting a program or event. In other examples, it means sharing ideas, knowledge, instructions, or traditions. For technology, the natural English choice may be send or transfer. These translations are not separate Spanish verb forms; they are different ways to express the meaning of transmitir in English.
The subject and verb must agree. A singular subject uses a singular future form, while a plural subject uses transmitirán. For example, una emisora transmitirá means one station will broadcast, but las emisoras transmitirán means the stations will broadcast. The subject may come before the verb, as in the examples, but Spanish word order can vary. Context helps identify who will perform the action.
Spanish often leaves out a subject pronoun when it is already clear. A speaker may say Transmitirán el programa a las ocho, meaning They will broadcast the program at eight. The ending tells you that the subject is plural, but it does not identify exactly who the people are. The preceding sentence or situation supplies that information. Add ellos, ellas, or ustedes when you need to make the subject clear or want to emphasize it.
Synonyms, Antonyms, and Word Usage Differences
A close synonym is emitir, which often means to broadcast or put out a program, signal, or announcement. A radio station may emitir un programa or transmitir un programa. Emitir focuses on sending something out from a source, while transmitir can also emphasize carrying information from one person or place to another. In many broadcasting contexts, both verbs are natural, but the phrase and regional preference can affect which one sounds best.
Enviar means to send. It is a strong choice when the focus is on moving a message, file, or object to a destination. You can enviar un correo electrónico, for example. Transmitir can also work for information or data, but it often highlights the passage of content or a signal. When in doubt, use enviar for ordinary sending and consider transmitir when the idea involves communication, broadcasting, or passing something along.
Comunicar means to communicate or inform. It usually focuses on making information known to someone. Informar means to inform or give information, and compartir means to share. These verbs can overlap with transmitirán when people pass along knowledge or ideas, but they are not exact replacements. Comunicar often emphasizes the act of communicating, informar emphasizes providing facts, and compartir suggests that something is shared with others.
Pasar can mean to pass something, and it is common in informal speech. Someone might say pasar un mensaje for pass on a message. Transmitir is often more precise or formal when discussing information, learning, culture, or broadcasting. Transferir is used especially for transferring something from one place, account, or system to another. It may be appropriate for data or resources, but it does not usually mean broadcasting a program.
There is no single opposite that works in every context. If a group will not send a message, a natural opposite idea might be no enviarán el mensaje. If a station will not broadcast a program, you might say no emitirán el programa. Spanish speakers often express the opposite with no plus the same verb, or choose a more specific verb such as ocultar, meaning to keep information hidden, depending on what they intend to say. The most suitable contrast depends on the original meaning.
To choose well, first ask what is being moved or shared. For a radio or online program, transmitir or emitir may fit. For a message sent to a particular person, enviar is often the clearest. For explaining facts, informar may be better. For a general exchange of ideas, compartir or comunicar may sound more natural. Learning these differences helps you understand why English translations vary even when the Spanish form stays the same.
Pronunciation and Accent
A helpful pronunciation guide for transmitirán is trans-mee-tee-RAHN. In IPA, a common pronunciation is /tɾans.mi.tiˈɾan/. The small mark before the final stressed syllable in the IPA shows where the emphasis falls. Spanish pronunciation varies slightly by region, but the stress pattern remains the same. Say the word in four syllables: trans, mi, ti, rán.
The final syllable carries the stress, so give rán a little more emphasis than the earlier syllables. The written accent mark above á makes this stress visible. Spanish words ending in a vowel, n, or s usually have stress on the second-to-last syllable unless a written accent indicates otherwise. Because this word has a written accent, the stress moves to the final syllable. The accent is not optional in standard spelling.
The first sound, represented by tr, should be pronounced as a quick sequence. Spanish r in the middle of a word is usually a light tap of the tongue, similar to the single r sound in pero. It is not the stronger rolled sound used for rr. The final n is pronounced clearly. English speakers sometimes add an extra vowel between consonants or make the unstressed vowels too different from one another. Aim for clean syllables and steady vowel sounds.
Spanish vowels are generally short and consistent. The i sounds in mi and ti are close to the ee sound in the English word see, while a in rán is similar to the open a in father. Avoid making the final syllable sound like English ran with a very short vowel. The Spanish a should remain clear, and the stress should stay on that last syllable.
A common mistake is to place the stress on mi or ti, perhaps because English speakers expect stress to fall earlier in a long word. Another mistake is to forget the accent mark when writing the future form. Practice saying transmitirán slowly, then at a natural pace. You can also compare it with the infinitive transmitir: the infinitive ends in unstressed tir, but the future form has a strong final rán.
Native Speaker Nuance and Usage Context
Native speakers use transmitirán in both everyday and more formal situations. You may hear it in a conversation about a television schedule, an online event, a school project, or a plan for sharing information. It is a neutral verb, so it does not sound especially casual or unusually formal on its own. The surrounding words and subject determine the tone.
In a schedule or announcement, the simple future often sounds direct and informative. A station may say that it will broadcast a program at a certain time. A school or organization may use the verb to describe how it will share materials or knowledge. In conversation, the same form can describe a plan or make a prediction. The tense points to the future, while the context explains whether the action is scheduled, expected, or intended.
The verb also appears in figurative uses. People can transmit values, enthusiasm, knowledge, or a feeling to others. In these cases, nothing needs to travel as a physical object. The meaning is that one person or group communicates something that another person can understand, learn, or experience. This flexible use is common in descriptions of teaching, family customs, and creative work.
Because transmitirán is a plural form, listen for the subject. It may refer to named people, a team, a company, a set of devices, or an audience. In a conversation, the subject can be omitted if everyone already knows who is being discussed. If the speaker says Ellos transmitirán, the pronoun ellos makes the group explicit. If the speaker says Solo transmitirán la primera parte, the subject must be understood from context.
Future tense is not the only way Spanish can talk about future plans. Speakers may also use ir a plus the infinitive, as in van a transmitir. This is a common alternative meaning they are going to broadcast or transmit. The simple future can sound more concise and is especially common in announcements, predictions, and written information. The two constructions often describe similar events, although their tone and emphasis may differ.
Do not mix up transmitirán with transmitirían. The first form is simple future: they will transmit. The second is conditional: they would transmit. The accent and ending change, and so does the meaning. Listening for the final syllables and noticing the sentence context can help you tell them apart.
Conclusion
Transmitirán means they will transmit, broadcast, send, or convey, depending on what is being shared. It is the regular simple future form of transmitir for a plural subject, including they and ustedes. The ending -án signals the future and the plural subject, while the accent mark shows that the final syllable receives the stress. You can encounter the word in announcements, school settings, technology, and conversations about sharing ideas or knowledge.
To use it naturally, identify the subject and the thing being passed along. Choose transmitir for broadcasting or conveying information, and compare it with enviar, emitir, comunicar, or compartir when the context calls for a more specific meaning. Remember that the subject may be omitted when it is already clear, and that van a transmitir is another common way to describe a future plan. With a little practice, you will recognize transmitirán quickly and understand how Spanish speakers use it in both literal and figurative ways.
