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diarios

/dee-AH-ree-ohs/

newspapers

A tall, neat stack of folded newspapers resting on a wooden table, implying periodicals.

As a noun, diarios means newspapers.

diarios(noun)

mA1

newspapers

?

periodicals

,

diaries

?

personal journals

Also:

journals

?

personal records

,

dailies

?

often used in news context

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Noun

This is the plural form of the masculine noun 'diario.' It refers to multiple newspapers or multiple personal journals.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up the meanings

Mistake: "Using 'diarios' only to mean 'daily' (adjective) when you need the noun 'diario' (singular newspaper)."

Correction: Remember that 'diarios' (noun) are physical items (newspapers, journals), while 'diario' (adjective) describes frequency.

⭐ Usage Tips

Context is Key

If you are talking about news, 'diarios' means newspapers. If you are talking about personal writing, it means diaries or journals.

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

As an adjective, diarios describes things that are daily or happen every day.

diarios(adjective)

mA2

daily

?

masculine plural form

Also:

everyday

?

describing 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

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement is Mandatory

As an adjective, 'diarios' must match the noun it describes in number (plural) and gender (masculine). It is used with masculine plural nouns, like 'libros diarios' (daily books).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Gender Agreement

Mistake: "Saying 'las rutinas diarios' (mixing feminine noun with masculine adjective)."

Correction: If the noun is feminine plural (like 'rutinas'), you must use the feminine plural form: 'las rutinas diarias'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Frequency

Use 'diarios' when you want to emphasize that something happens or is needed every single day.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: diarios

Question 1 of 1

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

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Word Family

día(day) - noun
diario(daily / newspaper / diary) - adjective/noun
diariamente(daily (adverb)) - adverb

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'.