Periódico (en. Newspaper)
/peˈɾjoðiko/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Printed publication that is published regularly, such as daily or weekly.
Today's newspaper brings an important news story.
El periódico de hoy trae una noticia importante.
Magazine or scientific publication that appears at regular intervals.
I read an interesting article in an academic newspaper.
Leí un artículo interesante en un periódico académico.
Means of communication that informs the public about current events.
It is important to read the newspaper to stay informed about politics.
Es importante leer el periódico para estar informado sobre la política.
Etymology
From the Greek 'periodikos', meaning 'periodic', 'cyclical'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give the news
To inform about some new event.
dar la noticia
to read the newspaper
To check the news of a daily.
leer el periódico
to subscribe to a newspaper
To pay to receive a periodic publication regularly.
suscribirse a un periódico
Related Words
news
Recent information about events and occurrences.
noticias
article
Text that is part of a newspaper or magazine.
artículo
writing
The process of writing articles for publications.
redacción
Slang Meanings
Gazette
I am going to buy the gazette to see the news of the day.
Voy a comprar la gaceta para ver las noticias del día.
Snitch
That newspaper always snitches about what happens in the city.
Ese periódico siempre chivata de lo que pasa en la ciudad.