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periodismo

journalism

noun peh-ryoh-DEES-moh Rare

Usage Note

Periodismo refers to the profession and practice of journalism. The person who practises it is a periodista (m/f). Distinguish periodismo (the field) from periódico (a newspaper); a learner might confuse them because both derive from período.

Examples

"El periodismo requiere precisión y ética."

Natural Translation

Journalism requires precision and ethics.

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