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How to Say "news" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word fornewsis noticiasuse 'noticias' when referring to information about current events, like what you see on a news broadcast or read in a newspaper.

noticias🔊A1

Use 'noticias' when referring to information about current events, like what you see on a news broadcast or read in a newspaper.

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informaciónA1

Use 'información' for any kind of updates or reports about events, similar to 'information' in English, but less specifically about current events.

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novedad🔊A2

Use 'novedad' when you're asking about or sharing a general update or report about a specific situation or person.

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novedades🔊A2

Use the plural 'novedades' when asking about or sharing multiple general updates concerning a person or situation.

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nueva🔊B2

Use 'la nueva' (feminine noun) to refer to a specific piece of news or a significant update, often carrying a slightly more formal or literary tone.

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beta🔊C2

Use 'beta' informally to mean gossip or hearsay, often implying something potentially troublesome or sensational.

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noticias

no-TEE-syas/noˈtisjas/ (LatAm), /noˈtiθjas/ (Spain)

nounA1general
Use 'noticias' when referring to information about current events, like what you see on a news broadcast or read in a newspaper.
A stylized illustration of a classic broadcast microphone standing on a podium, with simple blue sound waves radiating outwards.

Examples

Veo las noticias todas las mañanas.

I watch the news every morning.

¿Oíste las buenas noticias?

Did you hear the good news?

El periódico está lleno de noticias internacionales.

The newspaper is full of international news.

Always Plural for 'The News'

In English, 'news' is a single concept. In Spanish, you almost always use the plural form 'noticias' to talk about 'the news' in general. Think of it like 'pieces of news'.

A Single Piece of News

If you want to talk about just one piece of news, you use the singular form: 'una noticia'. For example, 'Tengo una buena noticia' (I have a piece of good news).

Using Singular for General News

Mistake:La noticia es interesante hoy.

Correction: Las noticias son interesantes hoy. When talking about 'the news' as a whole (like on TV or in the paper), always use the plural 'las noticias'.

información

nounA1general
Use 'información' for any kind of updates or reports about events, similar to 'information' in English, but less specifically about current events.

Examples

Necesito más información, por favor.

I need more information, please.

novedad

no-ve-dádnoβeˈðað

nounA2general
Use 'novedad' when you're asking about or sharing a general update or report about a specific situation or person.
A cheerful figure handing a tightly rolled scroll of paper, symbolizing news or a report, to another figure who is listening intently.

Examples

¿Hay alguna novedad sobre el viaje?

Is there any news about the trip?

Llegó tarde y no sabía las últimas novedades.

He arrived late and didn't know the latest updates.

Cuéntame todas las novedades de la oficina.

Tell me all the updates from the office.

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in 'd,' remember that 'novedad' is always a feminine word, requiring feminine articles like 'la' or 'una'.

Using 'novedad' for 'a piece of news'

Mistake:Me dio una novedad.

Correction: Me dio una noticia. ('Novedad' usually refers to the general state of newness or multiple updates, while 'noticia' is for one specific item of news.)

novedades

no-beh-DAH-dehsnoβeˈðaðes

nounA2general
Use the plural 'novedades' when asking about or sharing multiple general updates concerning a person or situation.
A person happily opening a colorful envelope with a letter inside, showing a sense of excitement for the news.

Examples

¿Tienes novedades sobre tu nuevo trabajo?

Do you have any news about your new job?

Por ahora no hay novedades importantes.

There are no important updates for now.

Llámanos si tienes alguna novedad.

Call us if you have any news (singular used as a concept).

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in '-es', this word is feminine. Use 'las' or 'muchas' with it.

Plural vs. Singular

While 'novedad' means a single new thing, 'novedades' is the go-to word for general 'news' or 'updates'.

Novedades vs. Noticias

Mistake:Using 'noticias' for personal updates.

Correction: Use 'novedades' for personal changes and 'noticias' for the 6 o'clock news on TV.

nueva

nweh-bahˈnweβa

nounB2formal/literary
Use 'la nueva' (feminine noun) to refer to a specific piece of news or a significant update, often carrying a slightly more formal or literary tone.
A cheerful messenger bird delivering a tightly rolled parchment scroll to a person waiting expectantly.

Examples

El mensajero nos trajo la buena nueva de su llegada.

The messenger brought us the good news of his arrival.

¿Qué nuevas me tienes?

What news do you have for me?

beta

BEH-tahˈbeta

nounC2informal
Use 'beta' informally to mean gossip or hearsay, often implying something potentially troublesome or sensational.
Two people whispering to each other in a park.

Examples

¡Qué beta con ese carro!

What a problem with that car!

Cuéntame el beta de ayer.

Tell me the news/gossip from yesterday.

No quiero más betas contigo.

I don't want any more problems with you.

Masculine in Slang

Unlike the other meanings, in Venezuelan slang, 'beta' is masculine: 'el beta' or 'un beta'.

Noticias vs. Novedades

The most common confusion is between 'noticias' and 'novedades'. Remember, 'noticias' specifically refers to current events (like TV news), while 'novedades' are general updates about a person or situation. Don't use 'novedades' for the daily news broadcast.

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