folleto
/foˈʝeto/
The Spanish word for pamphlet is folleto.
A folleto refers to a small, brief printed work, consisting either of a folded sheet of paper or several sheets bound together into a booklet with only a paper cover.
Meaning: small, brief printed work, consisting either of a folded sheet of paper, or several sheets bound together into a booklet with only a paper cover (noun)
Which one should you use?
While folleto is the general term, you may use Tríptico specifically for a pamphlet that folds into three parts. In technical or instructional contexts, the word Manual can also be used to refer to a pamphlet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of folleto is folletos.
How do you pronounce it?
/foˈʝeto/
Did you know?
- The word folleto shares a common ancestor with the English word 'foliage'. Both trace back to the same concept of 'leaves' or 'sheets'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if a pamphlet is very thin and single-sheeted, it is often referred to as a volante, which literally translates to 'flyer' or 'something that flies'.
- While folleto is the standard term, if you are looking at a pamphlet specifically designed for a marketing campaign, you might hear it called a brochure, which is an anglicism common in business circles.
Examples in context
- Este folleto es sobre mascotas.This pamphlet is about pets.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use folleto in a sentence about a specific topic.Tatoeba #1404459 by alexmarcelo, translation #1522254 by erikspen
- Tenemos disponibles varios folletos sobre turismo local.We have several pamphlets available about local tourism.
- Por favor, asegúrese de repartir los folletos durante la conferencia.Please make sure to distribute the pamphlets during the conference.
- Recuerda llevar algunos trípticos para promocionar nuestro evento.Remember to take some brochures to promote our event.
- El museo tiene un tríptico informativo con los horarios de visita.The museum has an informative brochure with the visiting hours.
- El manual de instrucciones se encuentra en la parte posterior del folleto principal.The instruction manual is located on the back of the main pamphlet.
- Me dieron un volante en la calle, promocionando un nuevo restaurante.They gave me a flyer in the street, promoting a new restaurant.
- Este volante contiene información importante para todos los asistentes.This flyer contains important information for all attendees.
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un folleto informativo sobre la historia de la ciudad?Where can I find an informational pamphlet about the history of the city?
- ¡Mira esto! ¡Encontré un folleto informativo sobre cómo empezar a practicar yoga!Look at this! I found an informational pamphlet on how to start practicing yoga!
- Toma este folleto sobre el museo.Take this pamphlet about the museum.
- El folleto tiene mucha información útil.The pamphlet has a lot of useful information.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a tourist information center.
- Mateo¿Tienes un folleto de la ciudad?Do you have a pamphlet of the city?
- SofíaSí, aquí tienes este folleto.Yes, here is this pamphlet.
- MateoGracias, parece muy completo.Thanks, it looks very complete.
- SofíaDe nada, espero que te sirva.You're welcome, I hope it helps you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry folleto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries folleto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
