Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
prensa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɾensa/
Meaning
- feminine nounnewspaper, the press
Example
La prensa local publicó una edición especial.
The local newspaper put out a special edition.
More examples
La prensa escrita aún tiene lectores fieles.
The print newspaper still has loyal readers.
Core concept
A folded newspaper page with bold headlines and columns.
Common phrases
la prensa local
the local newspaper
la prensa internacional
the international newspaper
la prensa escrita
the print newspaper
Similar words
periódico: Scheduled news publication issued at regular intervals, often local or national.
diario: Paper appearing each day that reports current events and daily developments.
revista: Magazine-style publication centered on images and feature journalism.
medio: Platform or organization that distributes information and news to audiences.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de publicaciones y medios que difunden noticias y opiniones; asimismo, la máquina empleada para imprimir materiales periodísticos.
Word origin
Derived from Late Latin pressa (from Latin premere 'to press'), it originally names the printing press and then extends to printed publications and the news media.
Usage tips
- La prensa commonly denotes the media or news organizations as a whole, while periódico refers to a single newspaper.
Other meanings
- pressnoun