exclusiva
“exclusiva” means “scoop” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
scoop
Also: exclusive
📝 In Action
El periodista consiguió una exclusiva sobre el divorcio de la actriz.
B2The journalist got a scoop about the actress's divorce.
Vendieron la exclusiva a una revista muy famosa.
B2They sold the exclusive story to a very famous magazine.
exclusive
Also: sole, high-end
📝 In Action
Es una zona muy exclusiva de la ciudad.
A2It is a very exclusive area of the city.
Tengo la propiedad exclusiva de esta marca.
B1I have the sole ownership of this brand.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: exclusiva
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the best example of 'una exclusiva' in a news setting?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'exclusus', which means 'shut out' or 'kept out'. It originally described something that was closed off to others.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'exclusiva' for a man?
No. If you want to describe a man or a masculine object as exclusive, you must use the form 'exclusivo'.
What is the difference between 'una exclusiva' and 'primicia'?
They are very similar! Both mean news that is shared for the first time. However, 'exclusiva' usually implies that there is a contract or special agreement involved so that NO ONE else has the story.