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📝 In Action
Los periodistas estaban esperando fuera del edificio.
A1The journalists were waiting outside the building.
Hay muchas periodistas muy valientes en la zona de guerra.
B1There are many very brave female journalists in the war zone.
Necesitamos más periodistas que investiguen la corrupción.
B2We need more reporters who investigate corruption.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender in Plural
The singular word ('periodista') is the same for men and women. The plural 'periodistas' is used for groups of men, groups of women, or mixed groups. If you want to specify a group of women, you use 'las periodistas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Using 'periodistos' to refer to male journalists."
Correction: The correct plural is always 'periodistas.' Only the article changes: 'los periodistas' (mixed/male) or 'las periodistas' (female).
⭐ Usage Tips
Forming the Singular
Remember that the singular form is 'periodista' (no 's'). You add the 's' only to make it plural, like most Spanish nouns ending in a vowel.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: periodistas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly refers to a group of female journalists?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'female journalists' specifically?
You use the feminine article 'las' before the word: 'Las periodistas.' The noun itself doesn't change spelling based on gender, only the article does.