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entrevista

en-treh-VEE-staen.tɾeˈβis.ta

entrevista means interview in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

interviewAlso: job interview, talk

NounfA1
A colorful illustration showing a professional interview setting. Two people are sitting across a small table from each other; one person is holding a clipboard and pen, representing the interviewer.

📝 In Action

Tengo una **entrevista** de trabajo el lunes por la mañana.

A1

I have a job interview on Monday morning.

La **entrevista** con el autor fue muy interesante.

A2

The interview with the author was very interesting.

Necesitas preparar las respuestas para tu próxima **entrevista**.

B1

You need to prepare the answers for your next interview.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conversación (conversation)
  • consulta (consultation)

Common Collocations

  • hacer una entrevistato conduct an interview
  • entrevista personalone-on-one interview
  • concertar una entrevistato arrange an interview

he/she/it interviews, you (formal) interviewAlso: interview (formal command)

VerbB1regular ar
A simple illustration of a man sitting at a desk, leaning forward intently, holding a microphone near his mouth and a notebook in his hand, actively performing the action of interviewing.
infinitiveentrevistar
gerundentrevistando
past Participleentrevistado

📝 In Action

El director siempre **entrevista** a los nuevos empleados.

B1

The director always interviews the new employees.

Ella **entrevista** a celebridades para la revista.

B1

She interviews celebrities for the magazine.

**Entrevista** usted al testigo y tome notas.

B2

You (formal) interview the witness and take notes. (Formal command)

Word Connections

Synonyms

Indicative

Present

yoentrevisto
entrevistas
él/ella/ustedentrevista
nosotrosentrevistamos
vosotrosentrevistáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesentrevistan

Imperfect

yoentrevistaba
entrevistabas
él/ella/ustedentrevistaba
nosotrosentrevistábamos
vosotrosentrevistabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesentrevistaban

Preterite

yoentrevisté
entrevistaste
él/ella/ustedentrevistó
nosotrosentrevistamos
vosotrosentrevistasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesentrevistaron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yoentreviste
entrevistes
él/ella/ustedentreviste
nosotrosentrevistemos
vosotrosentrevistéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesentrevisten

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoentrevistara
entrevistaras
él/ella/ustedentrevistara
nosotrosentrevistáramos
vosotrosentrevistarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesentrevistaran

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Words that translate to "entrevista" in Spanish:

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: entrevista

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'entrevista' as a noun?

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👥 Word Family
entrevistar(to interview)Verb
entrevistador(interviewer (male))Noun
entrevistada(interviewee (female))Noun
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

The word comes from the combination of the prefix *entre-* (meaning 'between' or 'among') and *vista* (meaning 'sight' or 'view'). It literally implies 'seeing each other' or 'meeting face-to-face'.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: entrevistaFrench: entrevue

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'entrevista' is the noun or the verb?

Look at the words around it! If you see 'la' or 'una' before it, it's the feminine noun (the meeting). If you see a subject like 'él,' 'ella,' or 'usted' (or implied subjects like 'el jefe' or 'la cadena'), it is likely the verb 'to interview' in the present tense.

What is the difference between 'entrevista' and 'conversación'?

'Entrevista' implies a specific, often formal, meeting with a set purpose (like a job or media piece), where one person usually asks the questions. 'Conversación' is a general, often informal, talk between people.