Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
publicación
Pronunciation
IPA/puβlikaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounpublication
Example
La editorial sacó una nueva publicación este mes.
The publishing house released a new publication this month.
More examples
Me suscribí a la publicación para recibir los nuevos números.
I subscribed to the publication to receive the new issues.
Core concept
A work or document released to the public for distribution.
Common phrases
suscribirse a una publicación
subscribe to a publication
edición especial de publicación
special issue of a publication
Similar words
libro: Long printed or electronic work bound into a single book.
revista: Periodical booklet of short articles and photos around a theme.
artículo: Single short written piece appearing within a larger publication.
periódico: Regularly issued paper or online edition focused on news and events.
Definition in Spanish
Obra o documento, impreso o digital, puesto a disposición del público para su difusión, como un libro, un artículo o un folleto.
Word origin
From Latin publicus 'public' through the verb publicar 'to make public' and the noun-forming suffix -ción, meaning 'something made public'.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech Spanish often names the specific kind of work (libro, artículo) and on social media publicación commonly refers to a post rather than a formal printed release.
Other meanings
- issuenoun
Related words
- publicarpublishverb
- republicarrepublishverb
- publicadopublishedadjective