Crónica (en. Chronicle)
/ˈkɾonika/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Narrative that recounts a series of events in chronological order.
The chronicle of historical events is essential for understanding the past.
La crónica de los hechos históricos es fundamental para entender el pasado.
Journalistic article that presents an interesting topic in a narrative form.
The chronicle about the war was very impactful.
La crónica sobre la guerra fue muy impactante.
Narrative with a literary style that recounts real events.
His chronicle of the trip to Patagonia was very exciting.
Su crónica sobre el viaje a la Patagonia fue muy emocionante.
Etymology
From the Greek 'kronos' which means time.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chronicle of a success
Description that recounts how a positive goal was achieved.
crónica de un éxito
chronicle of a failure
Description that narrates the circumstances leading to a negative outcome.
crónica de un fracaso
police chronicle
Account of events related to crime or the police.
crónica policial
Related Words
chronology
Study of the sequence of events in time.
cronología
chronicle
A type of chronicle that is more formal or extensive.
cronicón
chronicler
Person who writes chronicles.
cronista
Slang Meanings
Celebrity gossip column
The celebrity gossip column discusses the lives of celebrities.
La crónica rosa habla sobre la vida de las celebridades.
War chronicle
The war chronicle shows us the reality of armed conflicts.
La crónica de guerra nos muestra la realidad de los conflictos armados.