Inklingo

boletín

boh-leh-TEEN/boleˈtin/

boletín means newsletter in Spanish (a regular digital or printed publication).

newsletter

Also: bulletin, report card
NounmA2
Latin America
A stack of colorful printed papers with pictures and headlines, representing a newsletter.

📝 In Action

Me suscribí al boletín informativo de la biblioteca.

A2

I subscribed to the library's newsletter.

El boletín de noticias se publica todos los lunes.

B1

The news bulletin is published every Monday.

Tengo que mostrarle mi boletín de notas a mis padres.

B1

I have to show my report card to my parents.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • circular (notice/circular)
  • gaceta (gazette)

Common Collocations

  • boletín informativonewsletter
  • boletín oficialofficial gazette/government report
  • boletín de notasschool report card

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "boletín" in Spanish:

newsletterreport card

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: boletín

Question 1 of 3

How do you write the plural of 'boletín'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
boleta(ballot/receipt)Noun
boleto(ticket)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
jardíncalcetíndelfín
📚 Etymology

Derived from the word 'boleta' (small document or stamp), which comes from the Italian 'bolletta', the diminutive of 'bolla' (seal or bubble). It originally referred to a stamped official document.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: bollettinoFrench: bulletinEnglish: bulletin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'boletín' the same as 'revista'?

Not exactly. A 'revista' is a magazine, which is usually longer and more visual. A 'boletín' is typically shorter, focused on specific updates or official news.

Can I use 'boletín' for a raffle ticket?

No, for a raffle or lottery ticket, you should use 'boleto' or 'participación'.

Is 'boletín' used for weather reports?

Yes, 'boletín meteorológico' is a common way to refer to a weather bulletin or official weather update.