Entrevistedo

Entrevistedo is a neologism found in some informal Brazilian Portuguese writing to refer to the person who is being interviewed. The term appears mainly in online texts, memes, and commentary rather than in formal journalism. The standard terms for the interview subject in Portuguese are entrevisto? No, the correct ones are entrevistado (masculine) and entrevistada (feminine). Entrevistedo therefore functions as a nonstandard, playful variant rather than an established label.

Etymology and formation notes: Entrevistedo is typically described as a blend of entrevista (interview) with a participial-like suffix aimed at producing a noun that designates the agent of the action. It resembles light, informal coinages that circulate on social media, where users experiment with language to emphasize the role of the person in the interview. It is not recorded in major dictionaries and lacks formal acceptance.

Usage and reception: In formal journalism, academic writing, or official transcripts, entrevistado or entrevistada remains the appropriate term. Entrevistedo may be used for humorous effect or to critique the dynamics of interviews in online discussions, but it can create ambiguity or appear nonstandard to readers. When clarity and conventional grammar are required, standard terminology should be preferred.

See also: entrevista, entrevistado, entrevistada, jornalismo.