How to Say "the news" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the news” is “noticia” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
(media broadcast, collective coverage)
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.)
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