revistas
“revistas” means “magazines” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
magazines
Also: journals
📝 In Action
Compré varias revistas en el aeropuerto para el viaje.
A1I bought several magazines at the airport for the trip.
Las revistas de moda son muy caras.
A2Fashion magazines are very expensive.
Guardamos las viejas revistas en la caja del ático.
A2We kept the old magazines in the box in the attic.
you inspect, you review
Also: that you check
📝 In Action
Tú revistas todos los paquetes antes de enviarlos.
B1You inspect all the packages before sending them.
El capitán quiere que tú revistas las tropas mañana.
B2The captain wants you to review the troops tomorrow.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence uses 'revistas' as a verb?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the verb 'revisar' (to review or check again), which itself traces back to the Latin *revisita* (a re-visit or look again). The noun sense of 'magazine' developed because magazines are meant to be 're-seen' or published periodically.
First recorded: 17th century (in the sense of a publication)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'revistas' (noun) and 'revistas' (verb)?
The noun 'revistas' means 'magazines' or 'journals.' The verb form 'revistas' means 'you inspect' or 'you review' (the 'tú' form of the verb 'revistar'). You can tell them apart by the surrounding words, especially if there is a 'tú' or a definite article like 'las'.
Is 'revistas' the same as 'periódicos'?
No. 'Revistas' (magazines) are usually published less often (weekly or monthly) and are often printed on higher quality paper with more color and specialized content. 'Periódicos' (newspapers) are usually daily and cover general news.