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periodista

pe-rio-DIS-ta/pe.ɾjoˈðis.ta/

“periodista” means “journalist” in Spanish (A professional who reports news).

journalist, reporter

Nounm or fA2
Mexico
A stylized illustration of a professional journalist wearing a simple suit jacket, holding a large silver microphone up to their mouth, ready to report the news.

📝 In Action

La periodista cubana ganó un premio por su reportaje.

A2

The Cuban journalist (female) won an award for her report.

El periodista deportivo entrevistó al futbolista después del partido.

B1

The sports reporter (male) interviewed the soccer player after the match.

Muchos periodistas esperan fuera del tribunal.

B1

Many reporters are waiting outside the courthouse.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reportero (reporter (male))
  • comunicador (communicator)

Common Collocations

  • periodista de investigación – investigative journalist
  • periodista freelance – freelance journalist

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "periodista" in Spanish:

journalist→reporter→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: periodista

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly refers to a female news reporter?

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👥 Word Family▼
periodismo(journalism) — Noun
periódico(newspaper / periodical) — Noun
periodístico(journalistic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
artistaturista
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the word 'periódico' (periodical or newspaper), referring to something that is published at regular intervals. The suffix '-ista' is common for professions (like 'dentista' or 'artista').

First recorded: 19th century (in its modern usage)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: jornalistaFrench: journaliste

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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.