How to Say "reporting" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “reporting” is “cobertura” — use this word when referring to the act of covering an event or topic in the news media, like a news report or broadcast.
cobertura
koh-behr-TOO-rahkoβeɾˈtuɾa
Examples
La cobertura del evento fue excelente en todos los periódicos.
The coverage of the event was excellent in all the newspapers.
El canal prometió una cobertura completa de las elecciones.
The channel promised complete coverage of the elections.
periodismo
peh-ryoh-DEES-mohpeɾjoˈðismo
Examples
Mi hermana quiere estudiar periodismo en Madrid.
My sister wants to study journalism in Madrid.
El periodismo digital ha crecido mucho en la última década.
Digital journalism has grown a lot in the last decade.
Muchos consideran que el periodismo es el cuarto poder.
Many consider journalism to be the fourth estate (fourth power).
Gender Pattern
Most words ending in '-ismo' in Spanish are masculine. Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the same rule as 'turismo' or 'optimismo'.
Using the Article
When talking about 'periodismo' as a general concept or field of study, you almost always need to include the word 'el' (the) before it: 'El periodismo es difícil' (Journalism is hard).
The Profession vs. The Person
Mistake: “Él es un periodismo muy famoso.”
Correction: Él es un periodista muy famoso.
rendición
Examples
La rendición de cuentas es fundamental en una democracia.
Accountability is fundamental in a democracy.
Coverage vs. Journalism
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