Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
crónica
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɾonika/
Meaning
- feminine nounarticle
Example
¿Viste la crónica sobre el concierto?
Did you see the article about the concert?
More examples
Hoy leí la crónica sobre el partido en el periódico.
Today I read the article about the match in the newspaper.
Core concept
A time-ordered narrative news account.
Common phrases
leer la crónica
read the article
Similar words
artículo: Presents a newspaper or magazine piece that provides information, background, or opinion.
noticia: Reports facts concisely, focusing on what happened, when, where, and who.
reseña: Briefly summarizes a work or performance and gives a short critical impression.
crítica: Analyzes a work or performance and evaluates its strengths and weaknesses.
Definition in Spanish
Relata hechos con descripción detallada y una secuencia temporal, pudiendo adoptar a veces un tono literario.
Word origin
From medieval Latin chronica, from Greek chronos 'time', originally meaning a record that lists events in sequence.
Usage tips
- Used for feature-style reports (sports, travel, eyewitness pieces) that combine detailed description and the author's perspective, unlike a neutral noticia.