Literatura - Géneros de no ficción
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con géneros de no ficción como "manifiesto", "editorial" y "memoria".
Revisión
Tarjetas de memoria
Ortografía
Cuestionario
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
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 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
Muchos hogares alguna vez dependieron de enciclopedias físicas como fuente principal de conocimiento general.
a historical account of events presented in chronological order
crónica
Ella leyó una crónica del desarrollo de la ciudad durante el último siglo.
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
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
Los maestros a menudo animan a los estudiantes a expandir su vocabulario usando un tesauro junto con un 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
Al escribir poesía, a menudo dependía de su tesauro de confianza para encontrar inspiración.
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
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 del año
La organización ambiental publica un anuario anual que detalla los esfuerzos de conservación, los desafíos ambientales y el progreso realizado en la protección de los recursos naturales.
a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work
presupuesto
La empresa envió un presupuesto al cliente que detallaba los costos y el cronograma del proyecto de desarrollo de software.
the story of the life of a person, written by the same person
autobiografía
Decidió escribir una autobiografía después de jubilarse para reflexionar sobre sus experiencias.
the story of someone's life that is written by another person
biografía
La biografía del famoso artista se convirtió en un bestseller de la noche a la mañana.
an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act
confesión
La confesión de su celos sorprendió a todos.
a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis
diario, agenda
Encontró un viejo diario de su infancia, lleno de recuerdos y dibujos que le trajeron nostalgia.
a written record of events, observations, or activities during a voyage of a ship, airplane, or expedition
diario de a bordo, registro de navegación
La expedición mantuvo un diario detallado de los descubrimientos.
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
La epístola a los Corintios aborda problemas en la iglesia primitiva.
a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.
carta
Estaba encantado de recibir una carta de aceptación de la universidad.
a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave
epitafio
El epitafio citaba su poema favorito para representar el espíritu creativo que aportaba a su arte.
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 del libro, reseña del libro
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
El autor esperaba nerviosamente a que aparecieran las primeras reseñas de libros en línea.
a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.
crítica
Consulté las reseñas en línea antes de comprar el nuevo gadget.
a speech or piece of writing that strongly criticizes someone or something
polémica
Ella publicó una polémica criticando las políticas gubernamentales.
a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject
ensayo
El profesor asignó un ensayo de 1000 palabras sobre los sonetos de Shakespeare.
a written account of past events, people, and their impacts on society, culture, and the world
libro de historia, manual de historia
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, documento científico
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
a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book
monografía
El Dr. Smith publicó una monografía sobre la historia de las civilizaciones antiguas, que se ha convertido en una obra seminal en el campo.
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
an official agreement between two or more governments or states
tratado
El tratado ambiental tenía como objetivo reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y proteger la biodiversidad.
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
a collection of academic papers, presentations, and discussions that are published following an academic conference or symposium
actas de conferencia, procedimientos 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
Su editorial criticó el manejo de la crisis económica por parte del gobierno.
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
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
El manifiesto del grupo pedía cambios significativos en las políticas ambientales.
an official or public statement that contains information about something, particularly a present or future occurrence
anuncio, comunicado
El anuncio del presidente describió las nuevas políticas del país.
a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges
libro de texto
El profesor recomendó varios libros de texto para el curso, incluyendo fuentes clásicas y modernas.
a material that is used by students to help them understand a particular topic or subject
guía de estudio, manual de estudio
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
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
Encontró una receta de pasta rápida y fácil en línea que se convirtió instantáneamente en el favorito de la familia.
a book that explains how a dish is cooked
libro de cocina
Él le regaló un libro de cocina para principiantes para ayudarla a aprender los conceptos básicos de la cocina.
a document that provides instructions, information, and guidance on how to use a particular product or service
guía del usuario, manual de 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, manual de superación personal
Su libro de autoayuda se centra en construir confianza y superar el miedo.
a written work about a scientific topic or related topics, often written for a general audience or for students
libro de ciencia, obra científica
a formal speech delivered with eloquence and skill, usually given on a special occasion or to honor a specific person or event
discurso, arenga
a short, commonly known expression that conveys a general truth, advice, or observation
dicho, refrán
El viejo dicho « cosechas lo que siembras » recuerda a la gente las consecuencias de sus acciones.
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
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, documento de concepción
a magazine or newspaper that gives information about a specific topic
revista, periódico
Muchos estudiantes encuentran los diarios académicos útiles para sus proyectos de investigación.
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
an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume
colección
La sección de libros raros de la biblioteca incluía un miscelánea medieval de baladas latinas.
an officially written and established law
ley, estatuto
Desafió el estatuto en la corte, argumentando que era inconstitucional.
a novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood
novela de formación, novela de aprendizaje
El bildungsroman generalmente se centra en el crecimiento personal y el autodescubrimiento del protagonista mientras navega por los desafíos de la juventud y la madurez.
a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text
comentario
El comentario del autor ayudó a aclarar los temas de la novela.
a promise or a formal agreement, particularly one that involves regularly paying a sum of money to someone or an organization
pacto, convenio
En la reunión, discutieron los términos del pacto que guiaría su asociación.
a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.
crítica
El crítico literario publicó una crítica reflexiva de la novela, analizando sus temas y el desarrollo de los personajes.
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
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
