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"Periodismo" is a noun which is often translated as "journalism", and "pelirrojo" is an adjective which is often translated as "red-haired". Learn more about the difference between "periodismo" and "pelirrojo" below.
el periodismo(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. journalism
El periodismo ha evolucionado en la última década de lo escrito a lo digital.Journalism has evolved in the last decade from written formats towards digital ones.
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pelirrojo(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. red-haired
Tatiana es pelirroja.Tatiana is red-haired.
b. ginger
Todos los hombres en mi familia tienen el cabello negro y la barba pelirroja.All the men in my family have black hair and ginger beards.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. redhead
Conozco a muchos pelirrojos con ojos azules.I know many redheads with blue eyes.
b. ginger
No hay muchos pelirrojos en mi escuela.There aren't many gingers in my school.
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