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How to Say "journal" in Spanish

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diario

dee-AH-reeo/diˈa.rjo/

nounA2general
Use 'diario' when referring to a personal record of daily events, thoughts, or feelings, like a diary.
A small, closed, leather-bound book with a ribbon bookmark, representing a personal diary, placed next to a simple pen.

Examples

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).

revista

reh-VEES-tah/reˈβista/

nounA1general
Use 'revista' when referring to a magazine or a periodical publication, especially one that is academic or specialized.
A colorful, glossy magazine lying slightly open, showing a simple illustration on its cover, representing a periodical publication.

Examples

Me gusta leer la revista de viajes mientras espero.

I like reading the travel magazine while I wait.

La revista publicó un artículo muy interesante sobre ecología.

The journal published a very interesting article about ecology.

Gender Alert

Remember that 'revista' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it.

Diary vs. Magazine

The most common mistake is using 'diario' for a magazine or periodical. Remember, 'diario' is for personal writings, while 'revista' is for published content like magazines.

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