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periodismo

peh-ryoh-DEES-moh/peɾjoˈðismo/

“periodismo” means “journalism” in Spanish (the profession or study of news).

journalism

Also: the press, reporting
NounmB1
A classic metal microphone and a professional camera sitting on a desk next to a notebook.

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Mi hermana quiere estudiar periodismo en Madrid.

A2

My sister wants to study journalism in Madrid.

El periodismo digital ha crecido mucho en la última década.

B1

Digital journalism has grown a lot in the last decade.

Muchos consideran que el periodismo es el cuarto poder.

C1

Many consider journalism to be the fourth estate (fourth power).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • prensa (the press)
  • comunicación (communication)

Common Collocations

  • periodismo de investigación – investigative journalism
  • ética del periodismo – journalism ethics
  • ejercer el periodismo – to practice journalism

Idioms & Expressions

  • el cuarto poder – the press or journalism, referring to its influence in society

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "periodismo" in Spanish:

journalism→reporting→the press→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: periodismo

Question 1 of 3

Which word refers to the person who works as a reporter?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
periodista(journalist) — Noun
periódico(newspaper) — Noun
periodístico(journalistic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from 'período' (period), which comes from Latin and Greek, referring to a 'cycle' or 'way around.' It gained the '-ismo' suffix in the 19th century to describe the activity of writing for publications that appear in regular cycles (periods).

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: journalismFrench: journalismePortuguese: jornalismo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'periodismo' always masculine?

Yes, words that end in the suffix '-ismo' are consistently masculine in Spanish (el periodismo, el realismo, el entusiasmo).

Can I use 'periodismo' to mean a newspaper?

No, if you want to talk about the physical or digital publication you read, use 'periódico' or 'diario'. 'Periodismo' refers to the activity or the industry.

What is the difference between 'periodismo' and 'prensa'?

'Periodismo' is the profession or the study of news. 'Prensa' usually refers to 'the press'—the organizations or the physical media.