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periódico

newspaper

noun peh-RYOH-dee-koh Less Common

Usage Note

Periódico is masculine and is the standard word for a newspaper, used across the Spanish-speaking world alongside el diario (which emphasises daily publication). As an adjective (sharing the same form), periódico means 'periodic' or 'recurring', as in revisión periódica (periodic review). Learners should be aware of this double function.

Examples

"Leí la noticia en el periódico esta mañana."

Natural Translation

I read the news in the newspaper this morning.

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