How to Say "article" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “article” is “artículo” — use 'artículo' when referring to a specific item or piece of merchandise for sale, or a written piece in a publication, or a grammatical determiner.
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artículo
nounA1general
Use 'artículo' when referring to a specific item or piece of merchandise for sale, or a written piece in a publication, or a grammatical determiner.
Examples
Este artículo está en liquidación.
This item is on clearance.
artículo
nounB1general
Use 'artículo' when referring to a written piece in a newspaper or journal.
Examples
El periodista escribió un artículo sobre el cambio climático.
The journalist wrote an article about climate change.
artículo
nounA1grammar
Use 'artículo' when referring to a grammatical word like 'the', 'a', or 'an'.
Examples
El artículo 'la' indica que el sustantivo es femenino.
The article 'la' indicates that the noun is feminine.
redacción
nounA2general
Use 'redacción' specifically when referring to the act or product of writing, like an essay or a journalistic piece, especially in an academic context.
Examples
Tengo que escribir una redacción sobre mi familia.
I have to write an essay about my family.
Artículo vs. Redacción
Learners often confuse 'artículo' and 'redacción' when talking about written content. Remember that 'artículo' usually refers to a published piece (like in a newspaper), while 'redacción' often implies a written assignment or the act of writing itself, like an essay.
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