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📝 In Action
La periodista cubana ganó un premio por su reportaje.
A2The Cuban journalist (female) won an award for her report.
El periodista deportivo entrevistó al futbolista después del partido.
B1The sports reporter (male) interviewed the soccer player after the match.
Muchos periodistas esperan fuera del tribunal.
B1Many reporters are waiting outside the courthouse.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender is Fixed, Article Changes
This word ends in -ista, which means the spelling stays the same whether you are talking about a man or a woman. The small word before it (the article) tells you the gender: 'el periodista' (male) or 'la periodista' (female).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Change the Ending
Mistake: "La periodisto"
Correction: La periodista. Unlike many Spanish nouns, you do not change the 'a' to 'o' for a male journalist or vice versa. The ending is always '-ista'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
While 'reportero/a' is often used specifically for field reporters, 'periodista' is the standard, broader term for anyone working in journalism.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: periodista
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly refers to a female news reporter?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'periodista' only refer to print reporters?
No. 'Periodista' is a general term covering all forms of media, including TV, radio, and digital reporting. It is equivalent to the English word 'journalist'.
Is 'reportero' the same as 'periodista'?
They are very similar. 'Periodista' is the broader profession (someone trained in journalism), while 'reportero/a' often emphasizes the active role of being out in the field gathering news. Many people use them interchangeably.