How to Say “Chronicle” in Italian

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cronaca
/ˈkrɔ.na.ka/feminine
The English word "chronicle" is translated into Italian as cronaca.
In the context of journalism, cronaca is the standard term used to refer to news reports or journalistic accounts of recent events.
Meaning: a written account (noun)

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

The form cronaca is considered informal.

How do you pronounce it?

The word is pronounced /ˈkrɔ.na.ka/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Did you know?

  • If you are reading cronaca rosa, you are not reading about pink-colored news, but rather the 'gossip' or 'celebrity' section of a publication.
  • The term cronaca nera refers specifically to crime news or reports on grisly incidents, which is a common way to categorize journalism in Italy.
  • While cronaca describes news, the related word cronico is used to describe a long-term illness or a habit that is impossible to break. This shifts the meaning from a sequence of events to a persistent state.

Examples in context

  • Ho deciso di scrivere una storia che fungesse anche da cronaca della nostra esperienza di viaggio.
    I decided to write a story that would also serve as a chronicle of our travel experience.
  • Farò un resoconto giornaliero delle nostre avventure in viaggio.
    I will make a daily chronicle of our travel adventures.
  • Abbiamo ascoltato il racconto di un anziano che ci ha fatto rivivere la cronaca di alcuni eventi storici.
    We listened to the account of an elder who made us relive the chronicle of some historical events.
  • cronaca nera
    Crime news
  • cronaca rosa
    Celebrity/society news
  • Ho letto una cronaca molto dettagliata.
    I read a very detailed chronicle.
  • La cronaca del fatto è stata pubblicata.
    The account of the event was published.
  • Questa cronaca descrive bene la giornata.
    This chronicle describes the day well.

Example conversation

Francesco and Chiara are talking about a local newspaper.

  1. Francesco

    Hai letto la cronaca di quest'incidente?
    Did you read the chronicle of this accident?
  2. Chiara

    Sì, Chiara l'ha trovata interessante.
    Yes, Chiara found it interesting.
  3. Francesco

    Secondo me la cronaca è imprecisa.
    In my opinion, the chronicle is inaccurate.
  4. Chiara

    Hai ragione, mancano molti dettagli.
    You're right, many details are missing.

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