crónica
“crónica” means “chronicle” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
chronicle, feature story
Also: report
📝 In Action
El periodista escribió una crónica muy detallada sobre la vida en la ciudad.
B2The journalist wrote a very detailed feature story about life in the city.
Leímos la crónica de Indias en la clase de historia.
B2We read the chronicle of the Indies in history class.
La crónica del partido de fútbol fue muy emocionante.
B1The report on the soccer match was very exciting.
chronic
Also: persistent
📝 In Action
Ella padece una enfermedad crónica desde hace años.
B2She has been suffering from a chronic illness for years.
La falta de inversión se ha convertido en una crisis crónica.
C1The lack of investment has turned into a chronic crisis.
Sufre de fatiga crónica.
B2He/she suffers from chronic fatigue.
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Words that translate to "crónica" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: crónica
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use to describe a long-term illness?
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From the Greek word 'khronos' meaning 'time'. It entered Spanish through the Latin 'chronica', which referred to books that recorded events in the order they happened.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'crónica' the same as a news report?
Not exactly. A 'noticia' is usually a short, objective report of facts. A 'crónica' is longer and allows the writer to use a more literary style and give their perspective.
Can I use 'crónica' for a masculine noun?
No. If you are describing a masculine noun (like 'dolor'), you must change the ending to 'o': 'dolor crónico'.
Is a 'cronista' the person who writes a 'crónica'?
Yes! A 'cronista' is a journalist or historian who specializes in writing these detailed accounts.