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diarios

dee-AH-ree-ohs/ˈdja.rjos/

“diarios” means “newspapers” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

newspapers, diaries

Also: journals, dailies
NounmA1
Mexico
A tall, neat stack of folded newspapers resting on a wooden table, implying periodicals.

📝 In Action

Compramos todos los diarios para ver las noticias.

A1

We bought all the newspapers to see the news.

Mis diarios de la infancia están llenos de secretos.

A2

My childhood diaries are full of secrets.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • periódicos (newspapers)
  • libretas (notebooks)

Common Collocations

  • leer los diarios – to read the newspapers
  • guardar los diarios – to keep the diaries

daily

Also: everyday
Two identical pairs of running shoes placed neatly side-by-side on a doormat, representing a daily routine.

📝 In Action

Tenemos gastos diarios que cubrir.

A2

We have daily expenses to cover.

Estos son mis ejercicios diarios de gramática.

A1

These are my daily grammar exercises.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cotidianos (everyday)
  • rutinarios (routine)

Antonyms

  • mensuales (monthly)

Common Collocations

  • hábitos diarios – daily habits
  • problemas diarios – daily problems

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "diarios" in Spanish:

dailies→diaries→journals→newspapers→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: diarios

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'diarios' as an adjective (describing frequency)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
día(day) — Noun
diario(daily / newspaper / diary) — Adjective / Noun
diariamente(daily (adverb)) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
armariossalarios
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin word *diarium*, which meant a 'daily record' or 'daily allowance.' This word itself is based on the Latin word *dies*, meaning 'day.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: diariPortuguese: diários

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'diarios' and 'diarias'?

'Diarios' is the masculine plural form, used with masculine nouns (like 'ejercicios diarios'). 'Diarias' is the feminine plural form, used with feminine nouns (like 'tareas diarias'). Both mean 'daily' but must match the noun's gender.

Can I use 'diarios' to refer to a news broadcast on TV?

No. While 'diario' relates to news, 'diarios' (plural noun) almost always refers to printed newspapers or physical journals/diaries. For a TV news broadcast, you would typically use 'noticias' (news) or 'informativos'.