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How to Say "news program" in Spanish

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noticiero

/noh-tee-syeh-roh//notiˈsjeɾo/

nounA2general
Use this word for a general television or radio news broadcast, especially as a regular daily or weekly program.
A friendly news anchor sitting behind a professional desk in a television studio with a large screen in the background.

Examples

Miro el noticiero todas las mañanas antes de ir al trabajo.

I watch the news program every morning before going to work.

Mi abuelo prefiere escuchar el noticiero por la radio.

My grandfather prefers to listen to the news broadcast on the radio.

Hubo una interrupción en el noticiero para dar un reporte de última hora.

There was an interruption in the newscast to give a breaking news report.

Noticiero vs. Noticia

Don't confuse these! A 'noticia' is a single news story, while 'noticiero' is the entire show that contains many stories.

Gender Consistency

Even though 'noticia' is feminine (la noticia), 'noticiero' is always masculine (el noticiero) because it refers to the program (el programa).

Confusing 'The News' with 'The Newscast'

Mistake: “Veo las noticias en el canal 5.”

Correction: While 'las noticias' is common, 'el noticiero' specifically describes the show itself. Use 'el noticiero' when referring to the TV program structure.

informativo

/een-for-mah-TEE-boh//informaˈtiβo/

nounB1general
This term specifically refers to the broadcast itself, often emphasizing the informational content, and can be used for news programs at specific times.
A news anchor sitting behind a desk with a large screen behind them showing a weather icon and a city skyline.

Examples

Vi la noticia en el informativo de las tres.

I saw the news on the 3 o'clock news program.

Los informativos de esta cadena son muy serios.

The news programs on this channel are very serious.

Trabaja como presentadora en un informativo local.

She works as a presenter on a local news show.

Always Masculine

When used as a noun meaning 'news program,' it is always masculine (el informativo), even if the host is a woman.

Plurality

Mistake: “Escuché las informativas.”

Correction: Escuché los informativos.

noticia

noh-TEE-sya (or noh-TEE-thya in Spain)/noˈti.sja/

nounB1general
Use this word when referring to the news content or a specific segment within a news program, or sometimes informally for the entire broadcast, especially when it's the main focus.
A colorful illustration showing a large, vintage radio microphone on a stand, broadcasting symbolic sound waves widely into the distance.

Examples

Quiero ver las noticias de la noche.

I want to watch the evening news.

Las noticias cubrieron la tormenta durante horas.

The news covered the storm for hours.

Using the Plural Form

When talking about 'the news' as a general broadcast (like what you watch on TV), Spanish almost always uses the plural form: 'las noticias'.

Using Singular for Broadcast

Mistake: “Voy a encender la noticia.”

Correction: Voy a encender las noticias. (Use the plural form when referring to the broadcast.)

General vs. Specific News Broadcasts

Learners often confuse 'noticiero' and 'informativo'. 'Noticiero' is the most common and general term for a news show. 'Informativo' often implies a specific broadcast slot or a focus on information, while 'noticia' can refer to the news itself or informally to the program.

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