noticia vieja
/notiθja bjexa/from spelling rules
In Spanish, old news is noticia vieja.
The phrase is used to describe information that is no longer surprising because it has been known for some time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of noticia (news) and vieja (old).
Which one should you use?
You may use Noticia obsoleta if the news is specifically outdated or obsolete or the informal expression Cosa del pasado to mean a thing from the past.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because noticia is a feminine noun, the adjective must be the feminine vieja rather than the masculine viejo. If you are referring to multiple pieces of old news, use the plural form noticias viejas.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, vieja is used as a colloquial or affectionate term for a wife or mother, regardless of her actual age.
- The word vieja comes from the Latin vetula, which is a diminutive form of the word for 'old'. In its original Latin roots, it literally meant 'little old woman'.
- Unlike the English word 'news', which is an uncountable mass noun, noticia refers to a single, specific piece of news.
Examples in context
- Esta es noticia vieja para mí.This is old news to me.This sentence is useful for showing how to say that something is old news to a specific person using noticia vieja.Tatoeba #1334953 by marcelostockle, translation #809792 by TomSFox
- Es mejor olvidar esa noticia pasada y enfocarnos en el presente.It is better to forget that old news and focus on the present.
- No me cuentes eso, es noticia vieja.Don't tell me that, it's old news.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about a rumor at work.
- Lucía¿Sabías que el jefe renuncia?Did you know the boss is resigning?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, eso es noticia vieja.Yes, Lucia, that is old news.
- Lucía¿De verdad todos ya lo saben?Really, everyone knows already?
- AlejandroSí, lo dijeron ayer en la oficina.Yes, they said it yesterday in the office.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries noticia, vieja, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
