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How to Say "diary" in Spanish

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diario

dee-AH-reeo/diˈa.rjo/

nounA2personal
Use 'diario' when referring to a personal journal or a book where you write down your thoughts, feelings, and daily experiences.
A small, closed, leather-bound book with a ribbon bookmark, representing a personal diary, placed next to a simple pen.

Examples

Me gusta escribir en mi diario cada noche antes de dormir.

I like to write in my diary every night before sleeping.

Escribí todos mis sueños en mi diario personal.

I wrote all my dreams in my personal diary.

Mi abuela encontró un diario que su padre escribió durante la guerra.

My grandmother found a journal that her father wrote during the war.

Possessive Adjectives

When talking about your own diary, use possessive words like 'mi diario' (my diary) or 'su diario' (his/her diary).

agenda

ah-HEN-dah/aˈxenda/

nounA1general
Use 'agenda' when referring to an appointment book, planner, or a schedule where you note down meetings, tasks, and events.
A closed, colorful physical planner book lying on a wooden table, suggesting a place to record appointments.

Examples

Tengo que apuntar la cita del médico en mi agenda.

I have to write down the doctor's appointment in my planner.

Necesito una nueva agenda para el año que viene.

I need a new planner for next year.

Voy a anotar la reunión en mi agenda electrónica.

I am going to write down the meeting in my electronic diary (or planner).

Mi agenda está completamente llena mañana.

My schedule is completely full tomorrow.

A Feminine Noun

Remember that 'agenda' is a feminine word, even though it ends in 'a' (like many masculine words). You always say 'la agenda' or 'una agenda'.

Journal vs. Planner

The most common mistake is using 'diario' for an appointment book or planner. Remember that 'diario' is for personal reflections, like a diary, while 'agenda' is for scheduling appointments and tasks.

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