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How to Say "tidings" in Spanish

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noticias

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

nounA1formal or literary
Use 'noticias' for general news, information, or updates, similar to how you would use 'the news' in English.
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'.

nuevas

NWEH-bahs (rhymes with 'way-vas')/ˈnweβas/

nounA2poetic or religious
Choose 'nuevas' when referring to poetic, religious, or personal news, often implying something significant or a message.
Two friendly, cartoon people interacting, with one leaning in dramatically and whispering information into the other's ear, conveying news.

Examples

¿Qué nuevas me cuentas?

What news do you tell me?

Recibí buenas nuevas de mi familia.

I received good news from my family.

No tengo nuevas sobre el resultado.

I have no news about the result.

Always Plural

In this meaning, 'nuevas' acts like a noun and is only used in its plural form, even if the information being discussed is singular.

Using Singular Article

Mistake: “Quiero una nueva de mi hijo.”

Correction: Quiero tener nuevas de mi hijo. (You must use plural 'nuevas', not the singular 'nueva'.)

General News vs. Special News

Learners often use 'nuevas' when they mean general daily news, which is incorrect. Reserve 'nuevas' for more personal, poetic, or significant 'tidings' and use the much more common 'noticias' for everyday news.

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