la intervista

Meaning (in English)

Intervista means “interview”. It commonly refers to:

1. A conversation where questions are asked to get information or opinions, especially by a journalist (e.g., a TV, radio, or newspaper interview).
2. A formal meeting where someone is evaluated, especially for a job position (a job interview).

Parts / Form

• intervista (noun, feminine)
  Singular: l’intervista
  Plural: le interviste

Etymology-wise, it is formed from inter- (“between”) + vista (“view/seeing”), conveying the idea of an exchange “between viewpoints.”

Italian synonyms

Depending on the context:

• colloquio (very common for job or formal interviews)
• incontro (meeting; broader, less specific)
• dialogo (dialogue; more general)
• consultazione (consultation; only in certain formal contexts)

Italian antonyms

There isn’t a single direct antonym in everyday Italian, but context-based opposites can be:

• monologo (monologue; one-sided speaking, opposite of a question-and-answer exchange)
• silenzio (silence; opposite of a spoken exchange, in a broad sense)