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Literatura - Géneros de no ficción

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reference work
[Sustantivo]

a type of book that is designed to be consulted for information on a particular subject, and typically provides an overview or comprehensive treatment of the topic

obra de referencia, trabajo de referencia

obra de referencia, trabajo de referencia

almanac
[Sustantivo]

an annual publication containing a wealth of information, such as calendars, astronomical data, weather forecasts, recipes, statistics, and other useful or interesting facts

almanaque

almanaque

encyclopedia
[Sustantivo]

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

enciclopedia

enciclopedia

Ex: In the library , encyclopedia was kept on a special shelf , easily accessible for students working on their projects .
chronicle
[Sustantivo]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

crónica

crónica

consumer report
[Sustantivo]

a non-profit organization that provides unbiased and independent reviews and ratings of various consumer products, including cars, appliances, electronics, and more

informe del consumidor, reportaje del consumidor

informe del consumidor, reportaje del consumidor

dictionary
[Sustantivo]

a book or electronic resource that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings, or gives the equivalent words in a different language

diccionario

diccionario

Ex: The dictionary provides pronunciation guides for difficult words .
thesaurus
[Sustantivo]

a reference book or online tool that provides synonyms and antonyms for words and phrases, often organized by meaning or usage

tesauro, sinónimos

tesauro, sinónimos

Ex: With an thesaurus, it 's easier than ever to find the perfect word for any sentence .
business directory
[Sustantivo]

a printed or online listing of businesses within a specific industry, location, or category, providing information about each business's name, address, phone number, website, and other relevant details

directorio de empresas, guía comercial

directorio de empresas, guía comercial

a listing of telephone subscribers in a geographical area or subscribers to services provided by the organization that publishes the directory

guía telefónica, directorio telefónico

guía telefónica, directorio telefónico

handbook
[Sustantivo]

a concise reference book providing information and instructions on a particular subject or topic

manual, guía

manual, guía

yearbook
[Sustantivo]

a book produced annually that highlights events, activities, and people from a specific period within a year

anuario, libro de memoria

anuario, libro de memoria

Ex: The neighborhood association releases yearbook highlighting community events , volunteer efforts , and initiatives aimed at improving the neighborhood .
quotation
[Sustantivo]

a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work

presupuesto

presupuesto

Ex: Before signing the contract , they reviewed quotation to ensure it aligned with their budget and expectations .
autobiography
[Sustantivo]

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

autobiografía

autobiografía

Ex: autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .
biography
[Sustantivo]

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biografía

biografía

Ex: biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .
confession
[Sustantivo]

a personal account where someone openly admits to their mistakes or reveals private details about their life

confesión

confesión

diary
[Sustantivo]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

diario, agenda

diario, agenda

Ex: Many people find that keeping diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .
log
[Sustantivo]

a written record of events on a voyage, typically kept by a ship's captain or crew, or by a pilot or crew of an aircraft

bitácora, diario de navegación

bitácora, diario de navegación

memoir
[Sustantivo]

a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life

memoria, memorias

memoria, memorias

epistle
[Sustantivo]

any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles

Epístola

Epístola

Ex: epistle to the Corinthians addresses issues in the early church .
letter
[Sustantivo]

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

carta

carta

Ex: I received letter from my friend who lives abroad .
epitaph
[Sustantivo]

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

epitafio

epitafio

Ex: epitaph quoted her favorite poem to represent the creative spirit she brought to her art .
literary criticism
[Sustantivo]

the evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of literature, with a focus on its form, content, and historical and cultural contexts

crítica literaria, análisis literario

crítica literaria, análisis literario

book report
[Sustantivo]

a summary and analysis of a book, typically written by a student as a school assignment

informe de lectura, resumen de libro

informe de lectura, resumen de libro

book review
[Sustantivo]

a critical evaluation and analysis of a book's content, style, and merit, written with the intention of informing potential readers and providing feedback to the author

reseña de libro, crítica de libro

reseña de libro, crítica de libro

review
[Sustantivo]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

crítica

crítica

Ex: The movie got reviews from critics .
apologia
[Sustantivo]

a formal written defense used to justify one's beliefs or opinions

apología

apología

polemic
[Sustantivo]

a strong verbal or written statement of opinion, especially one that refutes or attacks a specific opinion

polémica

polémica

essay
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

ensayo, redacción

ensayo, redacción

history book
[Sustantivo]

a written account of past events, people, and their impacts on society, culture, and the world

libro de historia, texto histórico

libro de historia, texto histórico

academic text
[Sustantivo]

a piece of writing that is based on research, and intended to contribute to the academic conversation on a particular topic or field

texto académico, escrito académico

texto académico, escrito académico

scholarly paper
[Sustantivo]

a written work that presents original research, analysis, or review of a particular topic, and is typically published in an academic or scientific journal

artículo académico, trabajo académico

artículo académico, trabajo académico

scientific paper
[Sustantivo]

a written report that describes original research or findings on a particular scientific topic and is published in a scientific journal or conference proceedings

artículo científico, documento científico

artículo científico, documento científico

monograph
[Sustantivo]

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

monografía

monografía

Ex: monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the artist 's oeuvre , accompanied by detailed analyses of key works .
scientific journal
[Sustantivo]

a periodical publication that contains peer-reviewed articles reporting the results of original research or review articles summarizing the current state of research on a particular topic in science or medicine

revista científica, periódico científico

revista científica, periódico científico

treaty
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

tratado

tratado

Ex: The treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice .
edited volume
[Sustantivo]

a book consisting of a collection of chapters or articles written by different authors, and compiled and edited by one or more editors

volumen editado, libro editado

volumen editado, libro editado

a collection of academic papers, presentations, and discussions that are published following an academic conference or symposium

actas de conferencia, memorias de conferencia

actas de conferencia, memorias de conferencia

news story
[Sustantivo]

a factual account or report of an event, issue, or situation that is of interest to the public, and is published or broadcast by a news organization in various media formats such as newspapers, TV, radio, or online platforms

noticia, reportaje

noticia, reportaje

editorial
[Sustantivo]

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

editorial, artículo de fondo

editorial, artículo de fondo

Ex: The editorial highlighted the need for healthcare reform .
opinion piece
[Sustantivo]

a written article or essay expressing the personal opinions or viewpoints of the author on a particular topic, often published in a newspaper, magazine, or online publication

artículo de opinión, pieza de opinión

artículo de opinión, pieza de opinión

manifesto
[Sustantivo]

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifesto

manifesto

announcement
[Sustantivo]

an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence

anuncio, declaración

anuncio, declaración

Ex: announcement of the winner was met with applause .
textbook
[Sustantivo]

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

libro de texto

libro de texto

Ex: Textbooks can be expensive , but they are essential for studying .
study guide
[Sustantivo]

a material that is used by students to help them understand a particular topic or subject

guía de estudio, material de estudio

guía de estudio, material de estudio

field guide
[Sustantivo]

a book designed to help the reader identify wildlife, plants, rocks, or other natural objects encountered in the field

guía de campo, manual de campo

guía de campo, manual de campo

travelog
[Sustantivo]

a narrative or documentary that chronicles the experiences of a traveler, often including descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the cultures experienced

diario de viaje

diario de viaje

recipe
[Sustantivo]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

receta

receta

Ex: By experimenting with recipes, she learned how to create delicious vegetarian meals .
cookbook
[Sustantivo]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

libro de cocina

libro de cocina

user guide
[Sustantivo]

a document that provides instructions, information, and guidance on how to use a particular product or service

guía de usuario, manual de usuario

guía de usuario, manual de usuario

self-help book
[Sustantivo]

a type of book that provides guidance, advice, and instructions on a variety of personal and professional topics, with the aim of improving oneself and one's life

libro de autoayuda, libro de desarrollo personal

libro de autoayuda, libro de desarrollo personal

Ex: She recommended self-help book on overcoming procrastination .
science book
[Sustantivo]

a written work about a scientific topic or related topics, often written for a general audience or for students

libro de ciencia, libro científico

libro de ciencia, libro científico

oration
[Sustantivo]

a formal speech delivered with eloquence and skill, usually given on a special occasion or to honor a specific person or event

oración, discurso

oración, discurso

saying
[Sustantivo]

a short, commonly known expression that conveys a general truth, advice, or observation

dicho, refrán

dicho, refrán

Ex: saying " when it rains , it pours " reflects how problems often come all at once .

the process of producing and distributing academic works such as research papers, articles, books, and other forms of scholarship in various fields of study

publicación académica, edición académica

publicación académica, edición académica

a genre of writing that uses literary techniques and narrative elements to present true events and experiences in a compelling and engaging way

no ficción creativa, narrativa de no ficción

no ficción creativa, narrativa de no ficción

design document
[Sustantivo]

a detailed document that describes how a software product will be built, including the system architecture, user interface design, data design, and any other components needed for the successful implementation of the software

documento de diseño, documento de especificación de diseño

documento de diseño, documento de especificación de diseño

journal
[Sustantivo]

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

revista, periódico

revista, periódico

Ex: She found a fascinating article in a journal about new fitness trends .
natural history
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of organisms and their environment, including their behavior, anatomy, physiology, distribution, and ecology, among other things

historia natural, ciencia natural

historia natural, ciencia natural

popular science
[Sustantivo]

a genre of science writing that is aimed at a general audience and seeks to explain scientific concepts and discoveries in an accessible and engaging way

ciencia popular, ciencia divulgativa

ciencia popular, ciencia divulgativa

miscellany
[Sustantivo]

a collection or assortment of different items or pieces of writing, often gathered together in a single volume or publication

colección

colección

statute
[Sustantivo]

an officially written and established law

ley, estatuto

ley, estatuto

Ex: Under statute, the company must provide annual safety training for employees .
bildungsroman
[Sustantivo]

a novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood

novela de formación, novela de aprendizaje

novela de formación, novela de aprendizaje

Ex: bildungsroman genre has produced some of literature 's most beloved works , capturing the universal struggles and triumphs of growing up .
commentary
[Sustantivo]

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

comentario

comentario

covenant
[Sustantivo]

a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization

pacto, convenio

pacto, convenio

Ex: He felt bound by covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization .
critique
[Sustantivo]

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

crítica

crítica

Ex: Experts in environmental science conducted a critique of the research findings , questioning the methodology and conclusions .
misery literature
[Sustantivo]

a genre of literature that deals with depressing and tragic events or situations, often exploring themes of suffering, pain, and despair

literatura de la miseria, literatura de sufrimiento

literatura de la miseria, literatura de sufrimiento

festschrift
[Sustantivo]

a book or other publication containing articles, essays, or studies contributed by a number of authors to honor a distinguished scholar or public figure

festschrift, libro de homenaje

festschrift, libro de homenaje

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