entrevista
/en-treh-VEE-sta/
interview
A formal meeting or discussion is called an entrevista (interview).
entrevista(noun)
interview
?formal meeting or discussion
job interview
?for employment
,talk
?media context
📝 In Action
Tengo una **entrevista** de trabajo el lunes por la mañana.
A1I have a job interview on Monday morning.
La **entrevista** con el autor fue muy interesante.
A2The interview with the author was very interesting.
Necesitas preparar las respuestas para tu próxima **entrevista**.
B1You need to prepare the answers for your next interview.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Since 'entrevista' ends in '-a' and refers to a thing, it is feminine. Always use 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Verb Choice
Mistake: "Tener una entrevista (I have an interview)"
Correction: Hacer una entrevista (I am conducting an interview) or Tener una entrevista (I am the interviewee). In Spanish, you often 'hacer' (do/make) the interview if you are the one asking the questions.
⭐ Usage Tips
Job Terminology
To specify a job interview, simply say 'entrevista de trabajo'. This is the most common phrase.
When a person conducts an interview, we say he/she/it entrevista (interviews).
entrevista(verb)
he/she/it interviews
?present tense, 3rd person singular
,you (formal) interview
?present tense, 2nd person formal singular
interview (formal command)
?Usted imperative
📝 In Action
El director siempre **entrevista** a los nuevos empleados.
B1The director always interviews the new employees.
Ella **entrevista** a celebridades para la revista.
B1She interviews celebrities for the magazine.
**Entrevista** usted al testigo y tome notas.
B2You (formal) interview the witness and take notes. (Formal command)
💡 Grammar Points
Same Form, Different Role
The verb form 'entrevista' (he/she/it interviews) looks exactly like the noun 'entrevista' (the interview). Context is the only way to tell them apart!
Regular -AR Verb
'Entrevistar' is a regular -AR verb, meaning it follows the easiest conjugation pattern. If you learn the pattern for 'hablar', you can use it for 'entrevistar'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Tú Affirmative Command
Mistake: "No sabes si entrevistar."
Correction: The informal command for 'interview!' is '¡Entrevista!', which is the same form as the 3rd person present tense.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entrevista
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'entrevista' as a noun?
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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.