Literatura - Géneros de no ficción

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 consulta, trabajo de referencia

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

almanaque

a comprehensive reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

enciclopedia

a historical account of events presented in chronological order

crónica

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 del consumidor

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

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

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, registro de empresas

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

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

manual, guía

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

anuario, libro de memorias

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

presupuesto

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

autobiografía

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

biografía

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

confesión

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

diario, cuaderno

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, registro

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

memoria, autobiografía

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

Epístola

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

carta

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

epitafio

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

crítica literaria, análisis literario

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

informe de lectura, resumen de libro

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

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

crítica

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

apología

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

polémica

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

ensayo

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

libro de historia, obra histórica

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

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 de investigación

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, trabajo científico

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

monografía

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

an official agreement between two or more governments or states

tratado

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

libro editado, volumen editado

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

actas de conferencia, memorias de conferencia

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

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

editorial, artículo de fondo

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, columnista

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

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

anuncio, declaración

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

libro de texto

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

guía de estudio, material de estudio

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

guía de campo, guía de identificación

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

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

receta

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

libro de cocina

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

guía del usuario, manual del usuario

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

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

libro de ciencias, manual de ciencias

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

oración, discurso

a brief written or spoken word of wisdom or piece of advice

dicho, refrán

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, editorial 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, literatura de no ficción creativa

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, especificación de diseño

a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic

revista, periódico

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

historia natural, ciencias naturales

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

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

colección

an officially written and established law

ley, estatuto

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

novela de formación, novela de desarrollo

a set of written explanations or descriptions about an event or a situation

comentario

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

pacto, convenio

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

crítica

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 del sufrimiento

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