El fotoperiodista



Example: El fotoperiodista capturó imágenes impactantes durante la protesta.

Definition


"El fotoperiodista" refers to a photojournalist, a professional who combines photography and journalism to capture and report news events through impactful and informative images, often working in challenging environments to document stories visually.

Etymology


The term "el fotoperiodista" combines the Spanish words 'foto,' derived from the Greek 'phōtós' meaning light, and 'periodista,' meaning journalist. It literally means 'photo journalist,' highlighting the role of a journalist who tells stories through photographs. Did you know this word reflects the evolution of journalism alongside photography technology?

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"El fotoperiodista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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