How to Say "brochure" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “brochure” is “folleto” — use 'folleto' when referring to a general printed document containing information, like a flyer or pamphlet.
folleto
fo-YEH-tohfoˈʝeto
Examples
Tengo un folleto del museo.
I have a museum brochure.
Por favor, lea el folleto de instrucciones antes de usar la máquina.
Please read the instruction leaflet before using the machine.
En la oficina de turismo nos dieron varios folletos sobre la ciudad.
At the tourism office, they gave us several brochures about the city.
Always Masculine
The word 'folleto' is masculine, so you always use 'el' or 'un' with it. To make it plural, just add an 's' to get 'los folletos'.
Describing the Folleto
When you want to say what kind of brochure it is, put the descriptive word (adjective) right after: 'folleto informativo' (informative brochure).
Gender Error
Mistake: “la folleto”
Correction: el folleto (even though it ends in 'o', which usually means it's masculine, some learners forget this basic rule with longer words).
Size Matters
Mistake: “Use 'folleto' for a 500-page book.”
Correction: A 'folleto' is always a short work, usually just a few pages or a single folded sheet. Use 'libro' for anything thick.
catálogo
Examples
He pedido el catálogo de la tienda por internet.
I ordered the store's catalog online.
programa
pro-GRA-mapɾoˈɣɾa.ma
Examples
¿Cuál es tu programa de televisión favorito?
What is your favorite television program/show?
El programa del festival incluye tres conciertos.
The festival's program/schedule includes three concerts.
Necesito instalar un programa para editar fotos en mi computadora.
I need to install a program/software to edit photos on my computer.
Masculine Nouns Ending in -MA
Watch out! Even though 'programa' ends in '-a', it's a masculine word. So, you always say 'el programa' or 'un programa'. This is a common pattern for words that come from the Greek language, like 'el problema' (the problem) and 'el tema' (the topic).
Using 'la' instead of 'el'
Mistake: “Me gusta mucho la programa nueva.”
Correction: Me gusta mucho el programa nuevo. Because 'programa' is masculine, any words describing it (like 'nuevo') must also be in the masculine form.
Folleto vs. Catálogo
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