Crónicas (en. Chronicles)

/ˈkɾonikas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A narrative that recounts a series of events in chronological order.

Example Sentence: The chronicles of the war reflect the experiences of the soldiers.

Las crónicas de la guerra reflejan las vivencias de los soldados.

Definition: A journalistic article that focuses on a specific topic with a narrative style.

Example Sentence: The journalist wrote a chronicle about life in the city.

El periodista escribió una crónica sobre la vida en la ciudad.

Definition: A narrative that includes the author's opinion about the narrated events.

Example Sentence: His chronicle was highly appreciated for its critical approach.

Su crónica fue muy apreciada por su enfoque crítico.

Etymology/Origin: From the Greek 'khronika,' meaning 'accounts of time' or 'stories in chronological order.'

Common Phrase: travel chronicle

Meaning: A narrative that describes the experiences of a journey.

crónica de un viaje

Common Phrase: social chronicle

Meaning: A journalistic article focused on social aspects of a community or group.

crónica social

Common Phrase: sports chronicle

Meaning: Narrative or analysis of sports events.

crónica deportiva

Related Word: chronicle account

Description: An extensive chronicle or a compilation of chronicles.

cronicón

Related Word: chronology

Description: Study and record of events in chronological order.

cronología

Related Word: chronicler

Description: A person who writes chronicles.

cronicador

Slang Meaning: celebrity gossip column

Example: A chronicle that deals with the personal lives of celebrities.

Una crónica que trata sobre la vida personal de celebridades.

Slang Meaning: crime news column

Example: A narrative that focuses on crimes or violent events.

Un relato que se enfoca en crímenes o sucesos violentos.