revista
/reˈbista/feminine
In Spanish, the English word 'magazine' is translated as revista. Wiktionary also lists magacín and magazín.
Meaning: periodical (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| revista | /reˈbista/ | feminine |
| magacín | /maɡaˈθin/ /maɡaˈsin/ |
masculine |
| magazín | /maɡaθin/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /maɡasin/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| magasín | /maɡasin/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| magazine | /maɡaθine/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /maɡasine/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
The term is used to refer to a periodical publication.
Which one should you use?
revista is the standard and most common word for a magazine throughout the Spanish-speaking world. Other masculine forms include magacín, magazín, magasín and magazine.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, the term periódico may occasionally be used to refer to a magazine, although this word typically denotes a newspaper.
How does it change in a sentence?
revista is a feminine noun and must be preceded by feminine articles such as la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈbista/
Did you know?
- While revista refers to the publication, the word revista is also used in Spanish to describe a formal military parade or inspection.
- The English word 'magazine' and the Spanish loanwords like magacín and magasín all share a common ancestor in the Arabic word for 'storing' or 'stocking'.
Examples in context
- No tire esta revista.Don't throw away this magazine.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use revista in a negative command.Tatoeba #1643616 by ildefonk, translation #59199 by CK
- Lo vi en una revista.I saw it in a magazine.This sentence shows how to use revista when citing a source.Tatoeba #4628980 by pchamorro, translation #3177208 by Hybrid
- Le compré una revista.I bought him a magazine.This sentence demonstrates the use of revista as a direct object.Tatoeba #5119952 by don_ramon, translation #260396 by CK
- Me interesa leer una revista de moda.I'm interested in reading a fashion magazine.
- La biblioteca tiene una sección dedicada a publicaciones periódicas.The library has a section dedicated to periodical publications.
- Me encanta leer una revistilla mientras tomo café.I love reading a little magazine while having coffee.
- ¿Me prestas tu periódico? Quiero leer la revista.Can you lend me your newspaper? I want to read the magazine.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are in a bookstore.
- JavierBusco una revista de viajes.I am looking for a travel magazine.
- Lucía¿Quieres la revista de la estantería?Do you want the magazine from the shelf?
- JavierNo, prefiero esta revista nueva.No, I prefer this new magazine.
- LucíaEsa revista es muy buena.That magazine is very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “magazine” translations and entries revista, magacín, magazín, magasín, magazine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries magacín, magasín, revista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
