El periodista
Example: El periodista entrevistó a los testigos del accidente ayer.
Definition
"El periodista" refers to a journalist, a person who investigates, writes, and reports news stories for newspapers, television, radio, or online media. This individual gathers information, interviews sources, and presents facts to inform the public about current events.
Etymology
The Spanish term "el periodista" comes from the word 'periodista,' which is derived from 'periodo,' meaning period or time. It reflects the profession of someone who works in periodic publications like newspapers. Did you know that 'periodista' was first used to describe those who wrote for periodicals, emphasizing the timely nature of their work?
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"El periodista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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