Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Magazines in Spanish
Revistas · noun · reh-VEES-tahs
The Spanish word for magazines is 'revistas,' the plural of the feminine noun 'revista.' Revistas cover every topic from fashion and celebrities to science and politics, just as in English. The word also appears in the expression 'pasar revista' (to review or inspect), reflecting its Latin root meaning 'to look again.'
Revistas is pronounced reh-VEES-tahs. The stress falls on the second syllable 'vis.' The singular 'revista' follows the same stress pattern.
Compro revistas de cocina todos los meses.
I buy cooking magazines every month.
Magazines in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for magazines, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| revistas | magazines | reh-VEES-tahs | Default, widely understood |
| revista | magazines | singular form | |
| publicaciones | magazines | broader term for publications |
How Native Speakers Use Revistas
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
At a newsstand
¿Dónde puedo comprar revistas en español?
Where can I buy magazines in Spanish?
Asking for reading material while traveling.
Waiting room
Hojeé unas revistas mientras esperaba al doctor.
I flipped through some magazines while waiting for the doctor.
Passing time in a waiting room.
Digital reading
Ahora leo revistas digitales en mi tableta.
Now I read digital magazines on my tablet.
Talking about the shift to electronic media.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Revistas
Using magazín
Incorrect: Compré un magazín de deportes.
Correct: Compré una revista de deportes.
While 'magazín' exists as a borrowed word in some regions, 'revista' is the standard and universally understood Spanish term for magazine.
Wrong gender article
Incorrect: El revista está sobre la mesa.
Correct: La revista está sobre la mesa.
Revista is a feminine noun and requires the feminine article 'la' in singular and 'las' in plural.
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Common Questions About Magazines in Spanish
- Is 'magazín' used in Spanish?
- The word 'magazín' appears in some countries as a loanword, particularly for TV magazine-style shows, but 'revista' remains the standard term for printed and digital magazines across all Spanish-speaking regions.
- How do you say 'magazine subscription' in Spanish?
- A magazine subscription is 'suscripción a una revista,' and the verb 'suscribirse' means to subscribe.
- What is the difference between revista and periódico?
- A revista (magazine) is typically published weekly or monthly with in-depth articles and glossy content, while a periódico (newspaper) is a daily or weekly publication focused on current news.