redactor
“redactor” means “writer” in Spanish (someone who writes content for news or ads).
writer, editor
Also: copywriter, staff writer
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Mi hermano es redactor en un periódico nacional.
A2My brother is a writer for a national newspaper.
El redactor jefe revisó todos los artículos antes de publicarlos.
B1The chief editor reviewed all the articles before publishing them.
Buscamos un redactor creativo para nuestra campaña publicitaria.
B2We are looking for a creative copywriter for our advertising campaign.
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If someone is a 'redactor jefe', what is their job?
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From the Latin 'redactus,' which comes from 'redigere,' meaning to collect, arrange, or put into order. It's the same root that gave us 'redact' in English, though in Spanish it means creating the content rather than censoring it.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'redactor' mean 'redacted' (hidden text)?
No! In English, 'to redact' often means to black out sensitive information. In Spanish, 'redactor' is simply a writer or editor. The Spanish word for 'censored/blacked out' would be 'censurado' or 'tachado'.
Is 'redactor' the same as 'periodista'?
They are similar, but 'periodista' (journalist) is a broad term for anyone in news. A 'redactor' is a specific job title for someone whose primary task is writing or editing the copy.
How do I say 'female writer'?
You simply change the ending to 'a': 'la redactora'.