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Medios de Comunicación - Journalism

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el periodismo como "agencia de noticias", "cobertura" y "sesgo mediático".

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news
news
[Sustantivo]

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

noticias, noticiario

noticias, noticiario

Ex: The morning news provided updates on the latest developments in the election. 
news agency
news agency
[Sustantivo]

an organization that gathers news stories for newspapers, TV, or radio stations

agencia de noticias

agencia de noticias

Ex: The news agency sent reporters to cover the breaking story. 
news article
news article
[Sustantivo]

an article published to report the news

artículo periodístico

artículo periodístico

Ex: The news article explained the new government policies in detail. 
news conference
news conference
[Sustantivo]

a meeting during which a very important person talks to journalists and answers their questions or makes a statement

rueda de prensa

rueda de prensa

Ex: The company held a news conference to announce their new product. 
news desk
news desk
[Sustantivo]

the department of a newspaper or a TV or radio station that is in charge of collecting and reporting the news

redacción .

redacción .

Ex: The news desk handled all incoming reports and updates for the evening broadcast. 
newsgathering
newsgathering
[Sustantivo]

the act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication

recopilación de noticias

recopilación de noticias

Ex: Newsgathering involves collecting information from various sources to report on current events accurately. 
piece
piece
[Sustantivo]

an article or segment in a broadcast or publication

artículo

artículo

Ex: The reporter prepared a piece for the evening news. 
human interest
human interest
[Sustantivo]

the aspect of a story in the media that the audience can relate to because it describes people's lived experiences, feelings, etc.

interés humano

interés humano

Ex: The newspaper published a human interest story about a teacher who spent her entire career helping underprivileged children. 
interview
interview
[Sustantivo]

a formal meeting during which a journalist asks a famous person different questions about specific subjects for publication

entrevista, interviú

entrevista, interviú

Ex: The magazine conducted an interview with the actor about his upcoming film. 
fourth estate
fourth estate
[Sustantivo]

the news media or journalism profession as a societal institution that acts as a watchdog, providing independent scrutiny and holding the other three branches of government accountable

cuarto poder, cuarto estado

cuarto poder, cuarto estado

Ex: The press plays a key role as the fourth estate, ensuring that the government remains transparent. 
fifth estate
fifth estate
[Sustantivo]

the collective power and influence of online communities, social media, and independent bloggers or citizen journalists, which serve as an additional force shaping public opinion and providing alternative perspectives outside of traditional media channels

el quinto poder, la quinta fuerza

el quinto poder, la quinta fuerza

Ex: The fifth estate often uncovers stories that traditional news outlets might overlook. 
news style
news style
[Sustantivo]

the specific writing and presentation conventions used in journalism to convey information accurately, concisely, and objectively

estilo periodístico, estilo informativo

estilo periodístico, estilo informativo

Ex: The newspaper follows a strict news style to ensure all reports are clear and easy to understand. 
media bias
media bias
[Sustantivo]

the potential favoritism or partiality of media organizations or journalists towards certain ideologies or perspectives, which may impact the objectivity and fairness of their news reporting

sesgo mediático, parcialidad de los medios

sesgo mediático, parcialidad de los medios

Ex: The news outlet was criticized for its media bias in covering the election, favoring one candidate over the other. 
report
report
[Sustantivo]

a written or spoken description of an event, especially one that is intended to be broadcast or published

informe, reporte

informe, reporte

Ex: The journalist's report was featured on the evening news. 
fact-checking
fact-checking
[Sustantivo]

the practice of independently verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information presented in news articles or other media sources

verificación de hechos

verificación de hechos

Ex: The fact-checking team found several errors in the initial article. 
coverage
coverage
[Sustantivo]

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

cobertura informativa

cobertura informativa

Ex: The news coverage of the event was extensive and detailed. 
newsroom
newsroom
[Sustantivo]

a place in radio or television stations or a newspaper office where news is reviewed and put together to be broadcast or published

sala de redacción, sala de prensa

sala de redacción, sala de prensa

Ex: The journalists in the newsroom work tirelessly to gather and verify information for the evening broadcast. 
roundup
roundup
[Sustantivo]

a summary of the most significant news

resumen, compendio

resumen, compendio

Ex: The morning news program featured a roundup of the day's top stories from around the world. 
scoop
scoop
[Sustantivo]

a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

exclusiva, primicia

exclusiva, primicia

Ex: The journalist's investigative work led to a major scoop, uncovering corruption at the highest levels of government. 
Pulitzer Prize
Pulitzer Prize
[Sustantivo]

a prestigious award given annually in the United States for exceptional achievements in journalism, literature, music, and other categories, recognizing excellence and significant contributions to their respective fields

Premio Pulitzer, Premio Pulitzer

Premio Pulitzer, Premio Pulitzer

Ex: His novel was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, cementing his reputation as a talented writer. 
inverted pyramid
inverted pyramid
[Sustantivo]

a writing and storytelling technique commonly used in journalism, where the most important and essential information is presented at the beginning of a news article, followed by supporting details arranged in descending order of significance

pirámide invertida, método de la pirámide invertida

pirámide invertida, método de la pirámide invertida

Ex: By using the inverted pyramid, the reporter ensured readers understood the story’s key points right away. 
source
source
[Sustantivo]

a book or a document that supplies information in a research and is referred to

fuente

fuente

Ex: The historian cited an ancient manuscript as her primary source. 
news cycle
news cycle
[Sustantivo]

the recurring process of news creation, dissemination, and replacement within a given time frame

ciclo de noticias, bucle de información

ciclo de noticias, bucle de información

Ex: The news cycle moves so quickly that stories can be forgotten by the end of the day. 
censorship
censorship
[Sustantivo]

the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy

la censura, el control de la información

la censura, el control de la información

Ex: The government imposed strict censorship on news reports to control the narrative during the crisis. 
press release
press release
[Sustantivo]

an official statement issued by an organization or company to members of the media with the aim of providing information about a specific topic or event

comunicado de prensa, nota de prensa

comunicado de prensa, nota de prensa

Ex: The company issued a press release about its new product launch. 
backstory
backstory
[Sustantivo]

background information that explains the circumstances of a news story or event

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: The article included a backstory of the economic crisis. 
canard
canard
[Sustantivo]

a baseless and made-up story or news report created to mislead people

ficción

ficción

Ex: The tabloid newspaper published a canard claiming that aliens had been sighted in the local park. 
city desk
city desk
[Sustantivo]

a department in a newspaper office that works on local news

sección de noticias de la ciudad

sección de noticias de la ciudad

Ex: The city desk is working hard to cover the latest developments in the local election. 
current events
current events
[Sustantivo]

significant events of political, or social nature that are happening now

tema de actualidad, tema actual, último acontecimiento

tema de actualidad, tema actual, último acontecimiento

Ex: The teacher asked us to write an essay on the current events affecting the environment. 
exclusive
exclusive
[Sustantivo]

a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency

exclusiva

exclusiva

Ex: The journalist broke an exclusive about the company's upcoming merger. 
fake news
fake news
[Sustantivo]

a piece of news that is not true or confirmed

noticias falsas

noticias falsas

Ex: She warned her friends about the dangers of spreading fake news. 
item
item
[Sustantivo]

a distinct news piece on TV, in a newspaper, etc.

noticia

noticia

Ex: The anchor announced the top items of the day during the evening news broadcast. 
lead story
lead story
[Sustantivo]

an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper

reportaje principal

reportaje principal

Ex: The scandal involving the politician was the lead story on every major news outlet. 
dateline
dateline
[Sustantivo]

the specific location and date from which a news article or report is filed or originates, indicating the place and time where the events described in the news story occurred or were witnessed

fecha y lugar, lugar y fecha

fecha y lugar, lugar y fecha

news aggregator
news aggregator
[Sustantivo]

a service that collects and presents news articles from multiple sources in one place

agregador de noticias, recolector de noticias

agregador de noticias, recolector de noticias

Ex: I use a news aggregator app to keep up with the latest headlines from various sources. 
soft news
soft news
[Sustantivo]

news stories or content that focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, human interest, or less serious topics, rather than hard news topics such as politics, economics, or crime

noticias blandas, noticias ligeras

noticias blandas, noticias ligeras

Ex: The magazine published a soft news article about the latest fashion trends for the upcoming season. 
story
story
[Sustantivo]

an item of news in a broadcast or in a newspaper

artículo

artículo

Ex: The local story about the rescued dog went viral on social media. 
wire service
wire service
[Sustantivo]

a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication

agencia de noticias

agencia de noticias

Ex: The breaking news story was distributed to media outlets via a wire service within minutes. 
hard news
hard news
[Sustantivo]

news stories or content that primarily focuses on timely and important events, typically involving topics of public interest such as politics, economics, crime, disasters, or international affairs

noticias duras, información seria

noticias duras, información seria

Ex: The newspaper's front page featured a hard news story about the mayor's resignation. 
propaganda
propaganda
[Sustantivo]

information and statements that are mostly biased and false and are used to promote a political cause or leader

propaganda

propaganda

Ex: The regime used propaganda to control the narrative and maintain public support. 
breaking news
breaking news
[Sustantivo]

information that has been just received by a television or radio news channel

última hora, noticias de última hora

última hora, noticias de última hora

Ex: The reporter interrupted the broadcast to deliver breaking news about the fire in the city center. 
press freedom
press freedom
[Sustantivo]

the liberty of journalists and media outlets to report news and express opinions without interference or restrictions

libertad de prensa, libertad de la prensa

libertad de prensa, libertad de la prensa

Ex: In some nations, press freedom is under threat, with journalists facing censorship and punishment. 
objectivity
objectivity
[Sustantivo]

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

objetividad, imparcialidad

objetividad, imparcialidad

Ex: The journalist prided herself on her objectivity, always presenting the facts without bias. 
open letter
open letter
[Sustantivo]

a letter of protest published to be read by everyone, but addressed to a particular individual or group

carta pública, carta abierta

carta pública, carta abierta

Ex: The celebrity published an open letter apologizing to his fans for his recent behavior. 
transparency
transparency
[Sustantivo]

the practice of openly sharing information, sources, and processes to maintain trust, credibility, and accountability with the audience

transparencia, claridad

transparencia, claridad

press kit
press kit
[Sustantivo]

a collection of promotional materials and information provided to the media to support news coverage and provide key details about a person, organization, or event

dossier de prensa, kit de prensa

dossier de prensa, kit de prensa

Ex: The company handed out press kits to journalists at the product launch event. 
press association
press association
[Sustantivo]

an organization or group that represents and supports the interests of journalists and the media industry, often advocating for press freedom, professional standards, and ethical journalism practices

asociación de prensa, federación de prensa

asociación de prensa, federación de prensa

Ex: The press association has been advocating for stronger protections for reporters. 
underground press
underground press
[Sustantivo]

form of alternative media that challenges mainstream narratives and provides an outlet for grassroots reporting and activism

prensa clandestina, prensa alternativa

prensa clandestina, prensa alternativa

Ex: The underground press played a crucial role in spreading information during times of political unrest. 
commentary
commentary
[Sustantivo]

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

comentario

comentario

Ex: The historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning. 
reportage
reportage
[Sustantivo]

the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper

reportaje

reportaje

Ex: The journalist's reportage on the political unrest provided a detailed account of the protests. 
news hole
news hole
[Sustantivo]

the available space or capacity within a media outlet, such as a newspaper or broadcast program, for the inclusion of news content

espacio editorial, hueco de noticias

espacio editorial, hueco de noticias

Ex: The news hole for the magazine was smaller this month, so only the most critical stories made it in. 
muckraking
muckraking
[Sustantivo]

the investigative practice of exposing corruption, scandals, or societal injustices through aggressive journalism

periodismo de investigación, exposición de corrupción

periodismo de investigación, exposición de corrupción

Ex: The investigative journalist was known for his fearless muckraking, exposing corruption and injustice in society. 
mouthpiece
mouthpiece
[Sustantivo]

a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.

portavoz

portavoz

Ex: The press secretary serves as the mouthpiece of the administration, conveying the president's policies and positions to the public. 
hit piece
hit piece
[Sustantivo]

a report, article, etc. that aims to bring down someone by presenting forged facts

exclusiva, reportaje especial, pieza escandalosa

exclusiva, reportaje especial, pieza escandalosa

Ex: The article was nothing more than a hit piece, filled with unfounded accusations and personal attacks against the politician. 
lede
lede
[Sustantivo]

the first sentence or paragraph of a news story, presenting the most significant aspects of the story

introducción

introducción

Ex: The journalist crafted a compelling lede that drew readers into the story from the very first sentence. 
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