noticiero
“noticiero” means “news program” in Spanish (a television or radio broadcast).
news program
Also: newscast, news broadcast
📝 In Action
Miro el noticiero todas las mañanas antes de ir al trabajo.
A1I watch the news program every morning before going to work.
Mi abuelo prefiere escuchar el noticiero por la radio.
A2My grandfather prefers to listen to the news broadcast on the radio.
Hubo una interrupción en el noticiero para dar un reporte de última hora.
B1There was an interruption in the newscast to give a breaking news report.
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: noticiero
Question 1 of 3
If you want to watch the 8 PM news program in Mexico, what are you looking for?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'noticia' (news), which comes from the Latin 'notitia', meaning 'fame' or 'knowledge'. The suffix '-ero' is added to indicate a container or a place where things are kept—in this case, a 'container' for news.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'noticiero' the same as 'las noticias'?
Close, but not exactly. 'Las noticias' means 'the news' in general. 'El noticiero' is the specific TV or radio show that presents the news.
Can 'noticiero' refer to a person?
In some very old texts, it could mean a reporter, but today it almost exclusively means the news program. For a reporter, use 'reportero' or 'periodista'.
Why do some people say 'noticiario'?
'Noticiario' is a synonym for 'noticiero'. Both are correct, though 'noticiero' is much more common in Latin American television.