periódico
/peˈɾjodiko/masculine
The English word newspaper is periódico in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists diario and rotativo.
Meaning: publication (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| periódico | /peˈɾjodiko/ | masculine |
| diario | /ˈdjaɾjo/ /diˈaɾjo/ |
masculine |
| rotativo | /rotaˈtibo/ | masculine |
| gaceta | /ɡaˈθeta/ /ɡaˈseta/ |
feminine |
In Spanish, there are several ways to refer to a newspaper depending on the specific type of publication you mean. Periódico is the general term for a newspaper, while diario can function as a noun meaning newspaper or as an adjective meaning daily.
What does it mean word for word?
The word periódico is derived from the adjective meaning 'periodical'.
Which one should you use?
While periódico is the general term for a newspaper, diario specifically implies a daily publication. Gaceta is a more formal or traditional term, often used for official government or institutional publications.
How does it change in a sentence?
Periódico and diario are masculine nouns. Gaceta is a feminine noun. To make periódico plural, add '-s' to form periódicos.
How do you pronounce it?
/peˈɾjodiko/
Did you know?
- The term gaceta comes from the Italian 'gazzetta', which was originally a small coin used to pay for early news sheets.
- If you see the word rotativo used in a news context, it refers to the 'rotary' printing press technology used to produce physical copies.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a diario can be used as a personal journal, but periódico is never used this way.
Examples in context
- El diario es gratis.The newspaper is free.This sentence is useful for stating that a diario is free.Tatoeba #1519982 by marcelostockle, translation #1786519 by aquatius
- Este es un periódico.This is a newspaper.This sentence is useful for identifying an object as a periódico.Tatoeba #3578402 by cueyayotl, translation #3578020 by CM
- Lo leí en el periódico.I read about it in the newspaper.This sentence is useful for saying that information was read in a periódico.Tatoeba #491158 by Shishir, translation #254832 by CK
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un periódico?Where can I buy a newspaper?
- No, gracias. Ya lo leí en línea.No, thank you. I already read it online.
- Leí un artículo interesante en el periódicoI read an interesting article in the newspaper
- 165 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is sitting at a cafe in the morning.
- Elena¿Trajiste el periódico hoy, Alejandro?Did you bring the newspaper today, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, lo olvidé en la mesa.No, I forgot it on the table.
- ElenaNo importa, podemos comprar uno aquí.It doesn't matter, we can buy one here.
- AlejandroEs una buena idea, Elena.That is a good idea, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “newspaper” translations and entries periódico, diario, rotativo, gaceta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diario, gaceta, periódico, rotativo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
