How to Say "correspondent" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “correspondent” is “corresponsal” — use 'corresponsal' when referring to a journalist stationed in a different location or a business representative maintaining regular communication with another party.
corresponsal
koh-rehs-pohn-SAHLko.res.ponˈsal
Examples
Ella es la corresponsal de la cadena en Londres.
She is the network's correspondent in London.
El corresponsal de guerra envió un informe desde el frente.
The war correspondent sent a report from the front lines.
Necesitamos hablar con el corresponsal bancario en Nueva York.
We need to speak with the correspondent banker in New York.
Las partes corresponsales llegaron a un acuerdo.
The corresponding parties reached an agreement.
One Word, Two Genders
This word stays the same for both men and women. To show gender, just change the word before it: 'el corresponsal' (male) or 'la corresponsal' (female).
Placement of the description
When adding a specialty like 'war' or 'foreign,' it usually comes after the word: 'corresponsal de guerra'.
Adjective usage
When used as an adjective, it describes something that answers or corresponds to something else, often in a professional relationship.
Avoid 'corresponsala'
Mistake: “La corresponsala informó sobre la noticia.”
Correction: La corresponsal informó sobre la noticia. (Even for women, the word ends in -al.)
reportero
rreh-poh-TEH-rohre.poˈte.ɾo
Examples
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.
Gender Pairing
Since 'reportero' ends in -o, it is masculine. To refer to a female reporter, you change the ending to -a: 'reportera'.
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.
enviado
en-vee-AH-doenˈbjaðo
Examples
El enviado especial llegó a la capital para negociar la paz.
The special envoy arrived in the capital to negotiate peace.
Los enviados de la ONU supervisaron la votación.
The UN delegates supervised the vote.
Referring to People
When 'enviado' is used as a noun, it means a person who has been sent on an official mission. Note that the female form is 'enviada'.
corresponsal
Examples
Las partes corresponsales llegaron a un acuerdo.
The corresponding parties reached an agreement.
Noun vs. Adjective 'Corresponsal'
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