periódico escolar
/peɾjodiko eskolaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'school paper' is translated into Spanish as periódico escolar.
The phrase refers to a newspaper or newsletter produced by students and staff at a school. You may also use the prepositional phrase el periódico de la escuela to express the same idea.
Which one should you use?
While periódico escolar is a direct way to name the publication, you might use the alternative boletín escolar if the publication is a shorter newsletter rather than a full-sized newspaper.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun periódico and the adjective escolar must take the plural suffix '-s', resulting in periódicos escolares.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾjodiko eskolaɾ/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of escolar is linked to excolāre, meaning to prune or refine. This suggests that the concept of 'schooling' in the language's history was viewed as a process of polishing or perfecting a person.
- The word periódico shares the same root as the English word 'period'. Both come from the Greek idea of a 'path' or 'circuit' that returns to the starting point.
- In certain Spanish-speaking areas, you might see the publication called a gaceta escolar, which carries a more traditional or official tone.
Examples in context
- Escribo para el periódico escolar.I write for the school paper.
- El periódico escolar ganó un premio.The school paper won an award.
- Necesitamos nuevas fotos para el periódico escolar.We need new photos for the school paper.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking in the high school hallway.
- Javier¿Trabajas en el periódico escolar?Do you work on the school paper?
- LucíaSí, soy la editora del periódico escolar.Yes, I am the editor of the school paper.
- Javier¡Qué bien! Me gustaría colaborar contigo.That's great! I would like to collaborate with you.
- LucíaGenial, Javier, ven a la oficina mañana.Great, Javier, come to the office tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escolar, periódico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
