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revista

/reh-VEES-tah/

magazine

A colorful, glossy magazine lying slightly open, showing a simple illustration on its cover, representing a periodical publication.

As a noun, 'revista' means 'magazine', referring to a periodical publication.

revista(noun)

fA1

magazine

?

periodical publication

Also:

journal

?

academic or specialized publication

,

periodical

?

general term for published works

📝 In Action

Me gusta leer la revista de viajes mientras espero.

A1

I like reading the travel magazine while I wait.

La revista publicó un artículo muy interesante sobre ecología.

A2

The journal published a very interesting article about ecology.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • publicación (publication)
  • periódico (newspaper)

Common Collocations

  • revista de moda – fashion magazine
  • revista científica – scientific journal

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Alert

Remember that 'revista' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Reading Material

Use 'revista' when referring to glossy, weekly, or monthly publications, and 'periódico' for daily news.

A cartoon figure wearing professional attire, holding a large magnifying glass and closely examining a small, simple mechanical object on a workbench, symbolizing an inspection.

Another meaning of 'revista' is 'inspection', often referring to a formal check or audit.

revista(noun)

fB2

inspection

?

formal check or audit

Also:

review

?

official evaluation

,

muster

?

military term for checking troops

📝 In Action

El director ordenó una revista de seguridad de todas las instalaciones.

B2

The director ordered a security inspection of all the facilities.

Hicimos la revista de las cuentas antes de la reunión anual.

C1

We did the review of the accounts before the annual meeting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inspección (inspection)
  • revisión (review/check)

Common Collocations

  • pasar revista – to inspect/to review (formally)
  • revista de tropas – troop inspection/muster

💡 Grammar Points

Action vs. Object

This definition refers to the act of checking something. If you use it with the verb 'hacer' (to do/make), it means 'to perform an inspection'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Use

In most casual contexts, you will use the verb 'revisar' (to check) or the noun 'revisión' (a check-up) instead of 'revista' in this sense.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: revista

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'revista' in its most common meaning?

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Word Family

revisar(to review, to check) - verb
revisión(review, check-up) - noun
revisor(inspector, checker) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'revista' masculine or feminine?

It is always feminine, so you must use 'la revista' or 'una revista'.

How is 'revista' different from 'periódico'?

'Revista' usually refers to a publication that comes out weekly, monthly, or quarterly and focuses on specific topics (like fashion, science, or travel). 'Periódico' (newspaper) usually comes out daily and focuses on current news.