noticia
“noticia” means “piece of news” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
piece of news
Also: item of information, report
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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.
the news
Also: news program
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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.
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Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word for 'news' referring to a televised broadcast?
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Comes from the Latin word *notitia*, which meant 'knowledge,' 'acquaintance,' or 'being known.' It relates to the idea of something being made public or brought to someone's attention.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish
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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'.