periodismo
nounCEFR B2
What does “periodismo” mean in English?
the profession and activity of gathering, writing and publishing news
Example sentences
Decidió estudiar periodismo porque siempre le apasionó contar historias reales.
She decided to study journalism because she had always been passionate about telling real stories.
El periodismo de investigación sacó a la luz una red de corrupción dentro del ayuntamiento.
Investigative journalism brought to light a corruption network within the town hall.
How to use it
El periodismo (noun, masculine) means 'journalism' — the profession or field, distinct from periodista (the person who practises it). Collocations: estudiar periodismo, el periodismo de investigación (investigative journalism), el periodismo digital.
Common mistake
Periodismo (the field/profession) is not the same word as periodista (the person who practises it) — el periodismo es una carrera; el periodista trabaja en ese campo.
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Nociones específicas: medios de comun.