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Literatura - Géneros de no ficción

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reference work
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, manual de referencia

obra de referencia, manual de referencia

almanac
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
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 , the encyclopedia was kept on a special shelf , easily accessible for students working on their projects .En la biblioteca, la **enciclopedia** se guardaba en un estante especial, fácilmente accesible para los estudiantes que trabajaban en sus proyectos.
chronicle
chronicle
[Sustantivo]

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

crónica

crónica

Ex: The museum displayed a chronicle of the town ’s history in its latest exhibit .El museo exhibió una **crónica** de la historia del pueblo en su última exposición.
consumer report
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, reporte de consumo

informe del consumidor, reporte de consumo

dictionary
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: When learning a new language, it's helpful to keep a bilingual dictionary on hand.Cuando se aprende un nuevo idioma, es útil tener un **diccionario** bilingüe a mano.
thesaurus
thesaurus
[Sustantivo]

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

tesauro, diccionario de sinónimos

tesauro, diccionario de sinónimos

Ex: With an online thesaurus, it 's easier than ever to find the perfect word for any sentence .Con un **tesauro** en línea, es más fácil que nunca encontrar la palabra perfecta para cualquier oración.
business directory
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 negocios, guía comercial

directorio de negocios, guía comercial

telephone directory

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

directorio telefónico, guía telefónica

directorio telefónico, guía telefónica

handbook
handbook
[Sustantivo]

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

manual, guía

manual, guía

yearbook
yearbook
[Sustantivo]

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

anuario, libro del año

anuario, libro del año

Ex: The neighborhood association releases a yearbook highlighting community events , volunteer efforts , and initiatives aimed at improving the neighborhood .La asociación vecinal publica un **anuario** que destaca los eventos comunitarios, los esfuerzos de los voluntarios y las iniciativas destinadas a mejorar el vecindario.
quotation
quotation
[Sustantivo]

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

presupuesto

presupuesto

Ex: Before signing the contract , they reviewed the quotation to ensure it aligned with their budget and expectations .Antes de firmar el contrato, revisaron el **presupuesto** para asegurarse de que se ajustaba a su presupuesto y expectativas.
autobiography
autobiography
[Sustantivo]

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

autobiografía

autobiografía

Ex: The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .La **autobiografía** proporcionó una perspectiva única sobre el movimiento de derechos civiles.
biography
biography
[Sustantivo]

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

biografía

biografía

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .**La biografía** ofreció una mirada profunda a la vida y el legado del presidente.
confession
confession
[Sustantivo]

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

confesión

confesión

Ex: In a rare confession, he admitted to being afraid of heights .
diary
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 a diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .Muchas personas encuentran que llevar un **diario** puede ser una forma terapéutica de expresar sus emociones y mejorar su bienestar mental.
log
log
[Sustantivo]

a written record of events, observations, or activities during a voyage of a ship, airplane, or expedition

Ex: She found an old log describing a historic voyage .
memoir
memoir
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria, autobiografía

memoria, autobiografía

epistle
epistle
[Sustantivo]

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

Epístola

Epístola

Ex: In his epistle to Titus , Paul gives guidance on church leadership .En su **epístola** a Tito, Pablo ofrece orientación sobre el liderazgo de la iglesia.
letter
letter
[Sustantivo]

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

carta

carta

Ex: My grandmother prefers to communicate through handwritten letters.Mi abuela prefiere comunicarse a través de **cartas** escritas a mano.
epitaph
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: The epitaph quoted her favorite poem to represent the creative spirit she brought to her art .El **epitafio** citaba su poema favorito para representar el espíritu creativo que aportaba a su arte.
literary criticism
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
book report
[Sustantivo]

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

informe del libro, reseña del libro

informe del libro, reseña del libro

book review
book review
[Sustantivo]

a critical assessment of a book's content, style, and overall quality, aimed at informing readers and providing constructive feedback

reseña de libro, crítica de libro

reseña de libro, crítica de libro

Ex: The blog specializes in book reviews of indie authors .El blog se especializa en **reseñas de libros** de autores independientes.
review
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 mixed reviews from critics .La película recibió **críticas** mixtas de los críticos.
apologia
apologia
[Sustantivo]

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

apología

apología

polemic
polemic
[Sustantivo]

a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something

polémica

polémica

Ex: His speech became a polemic about social inequality .Su discurso se convirtió en una **polémica** sobre la desigualdad social.
essay
essay
[Sustantivo]

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

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The newspaper published an essay criticizing government policies .El periódico publicó un **ensayo** que critica las políticas del gobierno.
history book
history book
[Sustantivo]

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

libro de historia, manual de historia

libro de historia, manual de historia

academic text
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
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, documento científico

artículo académico, documento científico

scientific paper
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, publicación científica

artículo científico, publicación científica

monograph
monograph
[Sustantivo]

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

monografía

monografía

Ex: The monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the artist 's oeuvre , accompanied by detailed analyses of key works .La **monografía** proporciona una visión general exhaustiva de la obra del artista, acompañada de análisis detallados de obras clave.
scientific journal
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, publicación científica

revista científica, publicación científica

treaty
treaty
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

tratado

tratado

Ex: The extradition treaty allowed for the transfer of criminals between the two countries to face justice .El **tratado** de extradición permitió la transferencia de criminales entre los dos países para enfrentar la justicia.
edited volume
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, obra colectiva

volumen editado, obra colectiva

conference proceedings

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

actas de conferencia, procedimientos de conferencia

actas de conferencia, procedimientos de conferencia

news story
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
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 latest editorial highlighted the need for healthcare reform .El último **editorial** destacó la necesidad de una reforma sanitaria.
opinion piece
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, editorial

artículo de opinión, editorial

manifesto
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

Ex: The student union published a manifesto to advocate for better educational resources .El sindicato de estudiantes publicó un **manifiesto** para abogar por mejores recursos educativos.
announcement
announcement
[Sustantivo]

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

anuncio, comunicado

anuncio, comunicado

Ex: The announcement of the winner was met with applause .El **anuncio** del ganador fue recibido con aplausos.
textbook
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 .Los **libros de texto** pueden ser caros, pero son esenciales para estudiar.
study guide
study guide
[Sustantivo]

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

guía de estudio, manual de estudio

guía de estudio, manual de estudio

field guide
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 identificación

guía de campo, manual de identificación

travelog
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
recipe
[Sustantivo]

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

receta

receta

Ex: By experimenting with different recipes, she learned how to create delicious vegetarian meals .Al experimentar con diferentes **recetas**, aprendió a crear deliciosas comidas vegetarianas.
cookbook
cookbook
[Sustantivo]

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

libro de cocina

libro de cocina

Ex: She bookmarked her favorite recipes in the cookbook for easy reference while meal planning .Ella marcó sus recetas favoritas en el **libro de cocina** para una fácil referencia mientras planificaba las comidas.
user guide
user guide
[Sustantivo]

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

guía del usuario, manual de usuario

guía del usuario, manual de usuario

self-help book
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, manual de superación personal

libro de autoayuda, manual de superación personal

Ex: She recommended a self-help book on overcoming procrastination .Ella recomendó un **libro de autoayuda** sobre cómo superar la procrastinación.
science book
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, obra científica

libro de ciencia, obra científica

oration
oration
[Sustantivo]

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

discurso, arenga

discurso, arenga

saying
saying
[Sustantivo]

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

dicho, refrán

dicho, refrán

Ex: The saying " when it rains , it pours " reflects how problems often come all at once .El **dicho** « cuando llueve, diluvia » refleja cómo los problemas a menudo vienen todos a la vez.
academic publishing

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

publicación académica

creative non-fiction

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, literatura de no ficción creativa

no ficción creativa, literatura de no ficción creativa

design document
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 concepción

documento de diseño, documento de concepción

journal
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 health journal about new fitness trends .Encontró un artículo fascinante en una **revista** de salud sobre las nuevas tendencias de fitness.
natural history
natural history
[Sustantivo]

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

historia natural, ciencias naturales

historia natural, ciencias naturales

popular science
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, divulgación científica

ciencia popular, divulgación científica

miscellany
miscellany
[Sustantivo]

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

colección

colección

Ex: The miscellany offered readers a taste of diverse literary styles .La **miscelánea** ofreció a los lectores una muestra de diversos estilos literarios.
statute
statute
[Sustantivo]

an officially written and established law

ley, estatuto

ley, estatuto

Ex: Under the statute, the company must provide annual safety training for employees .Según el **estatuto**, la empresa debe proporcionar capacitación anual en seguridad para los empleados.
bildungsroman
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: The bildungsroman genre has produced some of literature 's most beloved works , capturing the universal struggles and triumphs of growing up .El género **bildungsroman** ha producido algunas de las obras más queridas de la literatura, capturando las luchas y triunfos universales de crecer.
commentary
commentary
[Sustantivo]

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

comentario

comentario

Ex: The teacher ’s commentary on the essay provided valuable feedback for improvement .El **comentario** del profesor sobre el ensayo proporcionó comentarios valiosos para mejorar.
covenant
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 the covenant he made to uphold the values of the organization .Se sintió obligado por el **pacto** que hizo para defender los valores de la organización.
critique
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 comprehensive critique of the research findings , questioning the methodology and conclusions .Los expertos en ciencias ambientales realizaron una **crítica** exhaustiva de los hallazgos de la investigación, cuestionando la metodología y las conclusiones.
misery literature
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 trágica

literatura de la miseria, literatura trágica

festschrift
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

un volumen conmemorativo, una publicación homenaje

un volumen conmemorativo, una publicación homenaje

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