How to Say "front page" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “front page” is “portada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
of a newspaper
Examples
Me encanta el diseño de la portada de este libro.
I love the design of this book's cover.
La noticia del accidente está en la portada de todos los periódicos.
The news of the accident is on the front page of all the newspapers.
Gender Check
Remember that 'portada' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Cover vs. Page
Mistake: “Using 'página principal' for the front of a book.”
Correction: Use 'portada' for the outside front of a book or magazine. 'Página principal' (or 'portada') is usually reserved for websites.
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