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cronista

/kroˈni.sta/nounB2
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Meaning

reporter, journalist

  • a journalist who reports news events or commentary for media

In a sentence

Il cronista ha intervistato i testimoni subito dopo l'incidente.

The reporter interviewed the witnesses right after the accident.

Una giovane cronista ha scritto l'articolo principale di oggi.

A young female reporter wrote today's main article.

I cronisti aspettavano impazienti davanti al tribunale.

The reporters were waiting impatiently outside the courthouse.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
cronistasingular
cronisti, cronisteplural

Usage notes

  • Common-gender noun: 'il cronista' (male), 'la cronista' (female); plural 'i cronisti', 'le croniste'.
  • Often specifies a beat, such as 'cronista sportivo' (sports reporter) or 'cronista giudiziario' (court reporter).
  • plural cronisti, croniste

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