corresponsal
“corresponsal” means “correspondent” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
correspondent
Also: reporter
📝 In Action
Ella es la corresponsal de la cadena en Londres.
A2She is the network's correspondent in London.
El corresponsal de guerra envió un informe desde el frente.
B1The war correspondent sent a report from the front lines.
Necesitamos hablar con el corresponsal bancario en Nueva York.
C1We need to speak with the correspondent banker in New York.
correspondent
📝 In Action
Las partes corresponsales llegaron a un acuerdo.
C1The corresponding parties reached an agreement.
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Quick Quiz: corresponsal
Question 1 of 3
If a woman is a correspondent, how do you say it in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'corresponder' (to respond together), which comes from Latin 'con-' (together) and 'respondere' (to answer). It originally referred to people who exchanged letters.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'corresponsal' mean someone who writes letters?
Historically, yes. However, in modern Spanish, it is almost exclusively used for journalists (news correspondents) or in technical business settings (correspondent banks).
How do I pluralize 'corresponsal'?
Because it ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to the end: 'los corresponsales' or 'las corresponsales'.
Can I use 'corresponsal' for a social media influencer?
Not usually. It is a formal term associated with established news agencies, TV channels, or newspapers.