Spanish word

periodista

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾjoˈðista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)journalist

Example

El periodista hizo preguntas al ministro.

The journalist asked questions of the minister.

Illustration for periodista (journalist)

More examples

Mi hermano juega a ser periodista y hace preguntas sobre nuestro dibujo.

My brother pretends to be a journalist and asks questions about our drawing.

La periodista local cubrió la fiesta del barrio.

The local reporter covered the neighborhood party.

Core concept

Person who gathers, verifies, and publishes news for print or digital media.

Common phrases

  • el periodista local

    the local reporter

  • periodista freelance

    freelance reporter

  • periodista de prensa

    newspaper reporter

Similar words

reportero: Reports from the scene, gathering facts and eyewitness accounts about events.
redactor: Writes and edits article drafts, shaping language and structure for publication.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional del periodismo que recoge información, comprueba hechos y publica noticias en medios impresos o electrónicos.

Word origin

From Spanish periódico 'newspaper' plus the occupational suffix -ista, with periódico from Latin periodicus meaning 'regularly published'.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 'Soy periodista' states profession; gender is shown by el or la or by adjectives, and adding the medium (for example, del periódico or de la televisión) clarifies the role.

Other meanings

  • reporternoun

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