Spanish Conversation · Level 73
59 words
Spanish word
reportero
Pronunciation
IPA/repoɾˈteɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounreporter
Example
El reportero llegó temprano al estudio.
The reporter arrived early at the studio.
More examples
El reportero de televisión anunció la noticia en directo.
The television reporter announced the news live.
Core concept
Field reporter gathering facts at a breaking-news scene.
Common phrases
reportero de prensa
press reporter
reportero de televisión
television reporter
reportero local
local reporter
Similar words
periodista: Produces, edits, or presents news content across print, broadcast, or online.
reportera: Goes to scenes to collect information and files reports as a female reporter.
corresponsal: Reports local or foreign news from a designated area for a news organization.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para quien informa al público sobre eventos y sucesos, normalmente transmitiendo datos recogidos desde el lugar donde ocurren.
Word origin
Reportero derives from the Spanish verb reportar (from Latin reportare 'bring back') plus the agentive suffix -ero, forming an occupational name for someone who reports events.
Usage tips
- The feminine form reportera is commonly used for female journalists, and many speakers use periodista as a gender-neutral alternative.