An interviewee is someone who has completed an interview process.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Refers to a person who has participated in an interview.
- Commonly used in professional and journalistic contexts.
- Functions as both an adjective and a noun.
Panorama general
'Entrevistado' es el participio pasado del verbo 'entrevistar', funcionando como adjetivo cuando describe el estado de una persona. Es una palabra fundamental en contextos profesionales y mediáticos. 2) Patrones de uso: Se emplea frecuentemente con verbos copulativos como 'ser' o 'estar'. Por ejemplo, 'El candidato fue entrevistado ayer' indica una acción pasada, mientras que 'El entrevistado se mostró nervioso' utiliza la palabra como sustantivo adjetivado para referirse a la persona. 3) Contextos comunes: Es omnipresente en el mundo laboral (procesos de selección), el periodismo (noticieros, podcasts) y la investigación académica (encuestas cualitativas). 4) Comparación con palabras similares: A diferencia de 'candidato', que se refiere a alguien que aspira a un puesto, 'entrevistado' se centra exclusivamente en el hecho de haber participado en la entrevista. Mientras que 'interrogado' implica una carga negativa o policial, 'entrevistado' mantiene un tono neutral o profesional.
Examples
El entrevistado llegó diez minutos antes a la oficina.
everydayThe interviewee arrived ten minutes early to the office.
La entrevistada respondió con mucha elocuencia a todas las preguntas.
formalThe interviewee answered all the questions with great eloquence.
Me pareció que el entrevistado estaba un poco nervioso.
informalI thought the interviewee was a bit nervous.
El sujeto entrevistado proporcionó datos valiosos para la investigación.
academicThe interviewed subject provided valuable data for the research.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
tras ser entrevistado
after being interviewed
el perfil del entrevistado
the interviewee's profile
preparar al entrevistado
to prepare the interviewee
Often Confused With
The interviewer is the person asking the questions, while the entrevistado is the person answering them.
Interrogado implies a formal or legal investigation, often involving pressure, whereas entrevistado is for standard interviews.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is neutral and fits both formal and informal registers. It is most commonly used as a noun derived from an adjective. Ensure gender agreement when referring to specific individuals.
Common Mistakes
Students often confuse 'entrevistado' with 'entrevistador'. Remember the suffix -dor indicates the doer of the action. Also, ensure you do not use it in contexts involving police or law enforcement.
Tips
Focus on the past participle form
Remember that 'entrevistado' comes from the verb 'entrevistar'. Use it to describe someone who has already finished their interview.
Avoid confusion with interrogado
Do not use 'entrevistado' for police questioning. Use 'interrogado' for legal or police contexts to avoid sounding unprofessional.
Professionalism in Spanish interviews
In Spanish-speaking cultures, being a polite 'entrevistado' involves formal address (usted) until invited to use 'tú'. This is highly valued by interviewers.
Word Origin
From the verb 'entrevistar', which comes from 'entre' (between) and 'vista' (sight/view). It implies a meeting where two parties see each other to exchange information.
Cultural Context
In many Hispanic cultures, the 'entrevistado' is expected to show respect and preparation. Being well-dressed and punctual is part of the expected behavior for an interviewee.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Entrevistado' as the person who 'enters' the 'vista' (view) to be evaluated. The -ado ending confirms they have already completed the process.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsSí, el femenino es 'entrevistada'. Al ser un adjetivo derivado de un participio, debe concordar en género y número con el sujeto.
No exactamente. Un candidato puede no haber sido entrevistado aún, mientras que el entrevistado es quien ya pasó por el proceso.
Es muy común en recursos humanos tras una entrevista laboral o en los medios de comunicación cuando se habla de una celebridad.
No, es una palabra neutral. Si se busca una connotación de presión o sospecha, se prefiere usar 'interrogado'.
Test Yourself
Después de la reunión, el ___ se sintió muy satisfecho con sus respuestas.
Se necesita un sustantivo masculino singular que describa a la persona que respondió las preguntas.
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Summary
An interviewee is someone who has completed an interview process.
- Refers to a person who has participated in an interview.
- Commonly used in professional and journalistic contexts.
- Functions as both an adjective and a noun.
Focus on the past participle form
Remember that 'entrevistado' comes from the verb 'entrevistar'. Use it to describe someone who has already finished their interview.
Avoid confusion with interrogado
Do not use 'entrevistado' for police questioning. Use 'interrogado' for legal or police contexts to avoid sounding unprofessional.
Professionalism in Spanish interviews
In Spanish-speaking cultures, being a polite 'entrevistado' involves formal address (usted) until invited to use 'tú'. This is highly valued by interviewers.
Examples
4 of 4El entrevistado llegó diez minutos antes a la oficina.
The interviewee arrived ten minutes early to the office.
La entrevistada respondió con mucha elocuencia a todas las preguntas.
The interviewee answered all the questions with great eloquence.
Me pareció que el entrevistado estaba un poco nervioso.
I thought the interviewee was a bit nervous.
El sujeto entrevistado proporcionó datos valiosos para la investigación.
The interviewed subject provided valuable data for the research.
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