Spanish word

entrevistar

Pronunciation

IPA/entɾeβisˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbinterview

Example

La periodista va a entrevistar al alcalde mañana.

The journalist is going to interview the mayor tomorrow.

Illustration for entrevistar (interview)

More examples

Me van a entrevistar por teléfono esta tarde.

They're going to interview me by phone this afternoon.

Core concept

Two people face to face, one asking questions and taking notes.

Common phrases

  • entrevistar a alguien

    interview someone

  • entrevistar a un candidato

    interview a candidate

  • entrevistar por teléfono

    interview by phone

Similar words

preguntar: Asks a direct question to obtain information or clarification.
entrevistarse: Interviews each other, exchanging questions and answers mutually.
sondear: Probes opinions or reactions with brief, targeted questions.
consultar: Consults an expert or resource to resolve a doubt or get authoritative information.

Definition in Spanish

Realizar una serie de preguntas a alguien para recoger información, opiniones o evaluaciones, normalmente con un propósito informativo o profesional.

Word origin

The verb derives from the Spanish noun entrevista, ultimately from Old French entrevue 'meeting', with the suffix -ar creating the action to interview someone.

Usage tips

  • The verb is transitive and commonly takes the personal a before a person (entrevistar a alguien), and it is more formal than preguntar.

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