diario
/ˈdjaɾjo/masculine
The Spanish word for diary is diario. Wiktionary also lists diario personal and dietario.
Meaning: daily log of experiences (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| diario | /ˈdjaɾjo/ /diˈaɾjo/ |
masculine |
| diario personal | /djaɾjo peɾsonal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| dietario | /djeˈtaɾjo/ | masculine |
The word diario is used to mean a daily log of experiences. It can also refer to a daily newspaper or function as an adjective meaning 'daily'.
Which one should you use?
While diario is the standard term for a diary, you may see diario personal used. Additionally, dietario is another masculine noun available for use. Note that diario functions as both a noun (diary/newspaper) and an adjective (daily).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of diario is diarios.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdjaɾjo/
Did you know?
- The word personal in diario personal shares a root with the word persona, which originally referred to a theatrical mask in Latin.
- While diario means 'diary' or 'newspaper', the phrase el diario de is often used in Spanish titles for memoirs, even if the book was not written as a day-by-day log.
- Spanish has a specific word for a diary used to track food and nutrition called a dietario, which is distinct from a personal emotional journal.
Examples in context
- No leas mi diario.Don't read my diary.This sentence is useful for telling someone not to read your diario.Tatoeba #2219495 by Shishir, translation #1845512 by CK
- Tom lleva un diario.Tom keeps a diary.This sentence shows how to say that someone keeps a diario.Tatoeba #1423046 by peibolvig, translation #1024647 by CK
- He comprado un diario rojo.I bought a red diary.This sentence shows how to describe a red diario you bought.Tatoeba #1415456 by Shishir, translation #753328 by CM
- Me gusta escribir en mi diario todas las noches.I like to write in my diary every night.
- Anota tu número de teléfono en mi agenda personal.Write down your phone number in my diary.
- Llevo mi libreta de apuntes a todas partes para escribir mis pensamientos.I carry my diary/notebook everywhere to write down my thoughts.
- Escribo en mi bitácora todos los días antes de dormir.I write in my diary every day before sleeping.
- No te olvides de anotar ese evento importante en tu agenda.Don't forget to write down that important event in your diary.
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Example conversation
Alejandro is looking for his notebook in the living room.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿has visto mi diario?María, have you seen my diary?
- MaríaCreo que lo dejaste en la cocina.I think you left it in the kitchen.
- AlejandroSí, lo encontré por fin.Yes, I found it at last.
- MaríaQué bueno que lo encontraste, Alejandro.It is good that you found it, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diary” translations and entries diario, dietario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diario, personal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
