noticia
/noh-TEE-sya (or noh-TEE-thya in Spain)/
piece of news
This illustration shows a single, important piece of information being delivered, representing noticia as a 'piece of news'.
noticia(noun)
piece of news
?A single item of information or a report
item of information
?General data or information
,report
?A formal account
📝 In Action
Tengo una buena noticia para ti.
A1I have a good piece of news for you.
Esperamos alguna noticia de los resultados del examen.
A2We are waiting for some news/information about the exam results.
La noticia de su renuncia sorprendió a todos.
B1The news of his resignation surprised everyone.
💡 Grammar Points
A Feminine Noun
Remember to always use feminine articles (la, una, las, unas) and feminine adjectives with 'noticia', even though the topic might be masculine.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'el' instead of 'la'
Mistake: "El noticia es excelente."
Correction: La noticia es excelente. ('Noticia' is always feminine: la noticia.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Countable vs. Uncountable
Unlike the English 'news' (which is uncountable), 'noticia' can be pluralized. If you mean a single item, use 'una noticia'.
When used collectively to refer to media broadcasts, noticia means 'the news,' visualized here by a microphone broadcasting information widely.
📝 In Action
Quiero ver las noticias de la noche.
A2I want to watch the evening news.
Las noticias cubrieron la tormenta durante horas.
B1The news covered the storm for hours.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Plural Form
When talking about 'the news' as a general broadcast (like what you watch on TV), Spanish almost always uses the plural form: 'las noticias'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Singular for Broadcast
Mistake: "Voy a encender la noticia."
Correction: Voy a encender las noticias. (Use the plural form when referring to the broadcast.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are focusing on the media/program, use 'las noticias'. If you are focusing on a single event or fact, use 'una noticia'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: noticia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word for 'news' referring to a televised broadcast?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'the news' often translated as 'las noticias' (plural)?
While English treats 'news' as a single, uncountable concept, Spanish sees a news broadcast as a collection of individual 'noticias' (reports). Therefore, when referring to the TV program or collective coverage, you use the plural form 'las noticias'.
Can I use 'noticia' to mean 'notice' in the sense of a warning or sign?
No. Although the root is similar to English 'notice,' in Spanish, 'noticia' strictly means 'information' or 'report.' For a formal warning or sign, you would use words like 'aviso' or 'advertencia'.