A drawing of a man dressed professionally, holding a microphone close to his mouth and a small notepad in the other hand, actively reporting news.

reportero

rreh-poh-TEH-roh

nounmA2

reporter?male journalist who gathers news,newsman?general term for a male journalist

Also:correspondent?specifically covering a distant area

📝 In Action

El reportero hizo muchas preguntas sobre el incendio.

The reporter asked many questions about the fire.

Necesitamos enviar a un reportero al extranjero para cubrir la cumbre.

We need to send a correspondent overseas to cover the summit.

Mi tío es reportero deportivo, viaja mucho con los equipos.

My uncle is a sports reporter; he travels a lot with the teams.

Word Connections

Synonyms

periodista (journalist (neutral gender))
informador (informer)

Common Collocations

reportero de guerra – war correspondent
reportero gráfico – photojournalist
entrevistar al reportero – to interview the reporter

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Pairing

Since 'reportero' ends in -o, it is masculine. To refer to a female reporter, you change the ending to -a: 'reportera'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Reportero and Reportaje

Mistake: "Using 'el reportaje' when you mean 'the reporter'."

Correction: 'Reportero' is the person. 'Reportaje' (the report/story) is the thing they create. They are related, but different nouns.

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on Fieldwork

While 'periodista' is the general term for journalist, 'reportero' often specifically implies someone who is out in the field, gathering news and conducting interviews.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: reportero

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of this word?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

reportera(female reporter) - noun

reportar(to report) - verb

reportaje(report, news story) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'reportero' and 'periodista'?

'Periodista' is the general term for anyone trained or working in journalism (a journalist). 'Reportero' is usually more specific, referring to the journalist who is actively reporting, interviewing people, and capturing events in the field. All 'reporteros' are 'periodistas', but not all 'periodistas' are 'reporteros'.

Does 'reportero' refer only to TV journalists?

No. While it is very common in television news, 'reportero' can refer to anyone who reports, including those working for newspapers, radio, or online media.