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"Periodista" is a noun which is often translated as "journalist", and "redactor" is a noun which is often translated as "editor". Learn more about the difference between "periodista" and "redactor" below.
el periodista, la periodista(
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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. journalist
El periodista está escribiendo su próximo artículo.The journalist is writing his next story.
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el redactor, la redactora(
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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. editor
Un redactor del diario local decidió publicar nuestra historia.An editor of the local newspaper decided to publish our story.
a. writer
El redactor de esta carta es evidentemente un individuo muy ilustrado.The writer of this letter is clearly a highly educated individual.
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