How to Say "feature story" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “feature story” is “reportaje” — use 'reportaje' for a general in-depth article or segment that investigates a topic, often found in newspapers, magazines, or as a TV segment..
reportaje
/rreh-por-TAH-heh//repoɾˈtaxe/
Examples
El periódico publicó un reportaje sobre el impacto del cambio climático en la región.
The newspaper published a feature story about the impact of climate change in the region.
Vi un reportaje muy interesante sobre los pingüinos en la Antártida.
I saw a very interesting report about penguins in Antarctica.
El periodista ganó un premio por su reportaje de investigación.
The journalist won an award for his investigative feature story.
Mañana publicarán un reportaje especial sobre la historia del barrio.
Tomorrow they will publish a special feature on the history of the neighborhood.
The '-aje' Rule
Most Spanish words ending in '-aje' are masculine (like 'el viaje' or 'el garaje'). This makes it easy to remember that it's 'el reportaje'.
Pairing with Verbs
To say you are 'doing' or 'filming' a report, use the verb 'hacer' (to make/do) or 'realizar' (to carry out/perform).
Reportaje vs. Informe
Mistake: “Using 'reportaje' for a business report.”
Correction: Use 'informe' for data-heavy or official business reports, and 'reportaje' for journalistic stories or creative features.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “La reportaje.”
Correction: El reportaje. Even though many words ending in 'e' can be tricky, the '-aje' ending is a reliable indicator that the word is masculine.
crónica
Examples
La crónica del festival capturó la atmósfera vibrante y las historias personales de los asistentes.
The feature story about the festival captured the vibrant atmosphere and personal stories of the attendees.
Reportaje vs. Crónica
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