difusión
“difusión” means “spread” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
spread, broadcasting
Also: dissemination, outreach
📝 In Action
La difusión de la noticia fue inmediata gracias a las redes sociales.
B1The spread of the news was immediate thanks to social media.
El museo busca la difusión de la cultura local.
B2The museum seeks the promotion of local culture.
Necesitamos mejores canales de difusión para nuestro anuncio.
C1We need better broadcasting channels for our advertisement.
diffusion
Also: scattering
📝 In Action
La difusión de los gases es un proceso natural.
C1The diffusion of gases is a natural process.
La difusión de la luz a través del cristal era hermosa.
C1The scattering of light through the glass was beautiful.
Estudiamos la difusión de partículas en el líquido.
C2We studied the diffusion of particles in the liquid.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "difusión" in Spanish:
broadcasting→diffusion→dissemination→outreach→scattering→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: difusión
Question 1 of 3
Which is the correct way to say 'the spread of information'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'diffusio', which comes from a word meaning 'to pour out' or 'to melt away'. It suggests the idea of something flowing out in all directions.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'difusión' only mean radio and TV?
No. While it is used for broadcasting, it also refers to the general spread of any idea, news, or even physical particles like gases or light.
Is it spelled with one 'f' or two?
In Spanish, it is always spelled with a single 'f' (difusión), unlike the English 'diffusion'.
Is 'difusión' a formal word?
It is slightly more formal than 'compartir' (to share), but it is very common in professional, educational, and media settings.