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    Entrevista (en. Interview)

    /entɾeˈβista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Conversation between an interviewer and an interviewee with the purpose of obtaining information.
    The interview was very productive, and we obtained a lot of interesting data.
    La entrevista fue muy productiva y obtuvimos muchos datos interesantes.
    Formal meeting to evaluate a candidate for a job.
    I attended a job interview for a position in the company.
    Asistí a una entrevista de trabajo para una posición en la empresa.
    Dialogue published in the press or media with a relevant person.
    The interview with the author of the book attracted the attention of many people.
    La entrevista con el autor del libro atrajo la atención de muchas personas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intervistare', meaning 'to see between'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Job interview
    Formal meeting to evaluate a candidate for a job position.
    entrevista de trabajo
    Personal interview
    Conversation that is held to get to know a person in depth.
    entrevista personal
    To give an interview
    To conduct a formal conversation to provide information about a topic.
    dar una entrevista

    Related Words

    Interviewer
    Person who conducts the interview.
    entrevistador
    Interviewee
    Person who answers questions in an interview.
    entrevistado
    Testimony
    Statement from a person that may be similar to what is obtained in an interview.
    testimonio

    Slang Meanings

    Lightning interview
    It was a lightning interview because we only had five minutes.
    Fue una entrevista relámpago porque solo tuvimos cinco minutos.
    Coffee interview
    Often, coffee interviews are more informal and relaxed.
    A menudo las entrevistas de café son más informales y relajadas.