suscriptora

Suscriptora is a feminine noun in Spanish that designates a person who subscribes to a service, publication, or membership. It is the gendered form of suscriptor, used when the subscriber is female. The term derives from the verb suscribir, with the agentive suffix -tor(a) to indicate a person who performs the action.

Etymology and form: Suscriptora comes from suscribirse or suscribir, itself from Latin sub scribere “to write under/subscribe.” The masculine form is suscriptor; the feminine form follows common Spanish patterns for agent nouns, though usage can vary by region and style guide.

Usage and context: The word appears in formal, contractual, or published text when the subscriber’s gender is known and the speaker or writer chooses a gender-specific form. In many contemporary contexts, however, gender-neutral language is preferred, and writers may use suscriptor or a combined form such as suscriptor/a or simply suscriptor when the gender is unknown. Examples: “La suscriptora recibió el boletín mensual.” “Cada suscriptor debe verificar su dirección de correo.”

Regional and stylistic notes: Some Spanish-speaking communities use suscriptora more frequently, while others favor suscriptor for masculine default or opt for inclusive constructions. In official documents or catalogs, you may encounter including both forms (suscriptor y suscriptora) or the neutral term suscriptor/as in practice.

See also: suscriptor, suscripción, suscribirse.