periodismo televisivo
/peɾjodismo telebisibo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "broadcast journalism" is translated into Spanish as periodismo televisivo.
This phrase refers to the reporting of news through television or radio programs.
Which one should you use?
While periodismo televisivo is the default form, you may also encounter the formal variations Periodismo de Radiodifusión and Periodismo Audiovisual.
Did you know?
- While periodismo televisivo describes the field, a journalist working in this medium is often referred to as a reportero when they are in the field and a conductor when they are leading a program.
- In Spain and Latin America, broadcast journalists often face a strict social divide between periodismo informativo, which focuses on hard news, and periodismo de opinión, which focuses on commentary.
- The word periódico in the root of periodismo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'period', both deriving from the concept of a recurring cycle of time.
Examples in context
- Me especializo en Periodismo de Radiodifusión.I specialize in broadcast journalism.
- Ella trabaja como periodista audiovisual en la televisión nacional.She works as an audiovisual journalist in national television.
- ¿Has pensado en una carrera en periodismo de la televisión?Have you thought about a career in broadcast journalism?
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their college majors.
- MateoHola Sofía, ¿qué carrera estudias?Hi Sofia, what degree are you studying?
- SofíaEstudio periodismo televisivo, Mateo.I'm studying broadcast journalism, Mateo.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! ¿Te gusta el periodismo televisivo?That's great! Do you like broadcast journalism?
- SofíaSí, me encanta informar a la gente.Yes, I love informing people.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries periodismo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
