Spanish Conversation · Level 66
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Spanish word
ensayista
Pronunciation
IPA/ensaˈʝista/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)essayist
Example
En la universidad conocí a una ensayista interesante.
In college I met an interesting essayist.
More examples
La semana pasada leí la obra de un ensayista.
Last week I read an essayist's work.
Core concept
Writer of reflective or argumentative essays.
Common phrases
la obra de un ensayista
an essayist's work
entrevistar a un ensayista
interview an essayist
leer artículos de un ensayista
read an essayist's articles
Similar words
escritor: Writes fiction, poetry, or other creative prose focused on literary or artistic expression.
autor: Publishes books or formal works under their name as the creator of those works.
columnista: Writes regular opinion or explanatory columns for newspapers or magazines.
periodista: Investigates events and writes news articles based on reporting for media outlets.
Definition in Spanish
Persona, profesional o aficionada, que escribe textos en forma de ensayo para compartir puntos de vista.
Word origin
From Spanish ensayo 'essay' (from the verb ensayar 'to try or test') plus the agent suffix -ista.
Usage tips
- The label can mean either a professional or an amateur essay writer, so speakers often name a publication or venue to clarify their status.