Newspapers and magazines
Periódicos y revistas
- Newspapers and magazine's vocabulary
- Written and digital press
Explore key vocabulary about the Spanish press during the democratic Transition, including "revista" (magazine), "prensa" (press), and expressions like "nunca he leído" (I have never read). This lesson deepens your understanding of media terms in historical context.
Listening & reading materials
Practice vocabulary in context with real materials.
B1.8.1 Cuento corto
Adiós a la revista que nunca he leído
Goodbye to the magazine that I have never read
B1.8.2 Cultura
El papel de la prensa española durante la Transición democrática (1975-1982)
The role of the Spanish press during the democratic Transition (1975-1982)
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Comprar to buy Share Copied!
Pretérito imperfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) compraba | I used to buy |
| (tú) comprabas | You were buying |
| (él/ella) compraba | he/she used to buy |
| (nosotros/nosotras) comprábamos | we used to buy |
| (vosotros/vosotras) comprabais | You bought |
| (ellos/ellas) compraban | they bought |
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Pretérito imperfecto
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| (yo) me suscribía | I used to subscribe |
| (tú) te suscribías | You used to subscribe |
| (él/ella) se suscribía | he/she subscribed |
| (nosotros/nosotras) nos suscribíamos | we subscribed |
| (vosotros/vosotras) os suscribíais | You subscribed |
| (ellos/ellas) se suscribían | they subscribed |
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Overview of the Lesson: Newspapers and Magazines in Spanish
This lesson explores the important role of Spanish newspapers and magazines during the country's democratic transition from 1975 to 1982. It uses the example headline "Adiós a la revista que nunca he leído" (Farewell to the magazine I never read) to introduce learners to key vocabulary and expressions related to press, media, and historical contexts.
Key Vocabulary and Expressions
- La prensa – the press; refers to newspapers and media outlets.
- La revista – the magazine.
- Adiós – goodbye; a common farewell expression.
- La transición democrática – democratic transition; refers to Spain's political shift after Franco's dictatorship.
- El papel – in this context, "the role" or "the function" of something.
Content Highlights
The content provides historical insight into how Spanish media evolved during a significant political change. Learners will practice understanding contextual phrases and improve comprehension about cultural and historical topics written in Spanish.
Practice Focus
- Reading comprehension of journalistic language.
- Recognizing descriptive phrases related to media and history.
- Building vocabulary relevant to Spanish current affairs and culture.
Important Linguistic Notes
Unlike English, Spanish often uses definite articles (el, la) before abstract concepts such as la prensa (the press) or la transición democrática (the democratic transition). Additionally, literal translations can be misleading; for example, el papel literally means "paper," but in this context means "role" or "function."
Useful phrases to note:
- Adiós a... – literally "goodbye to..." used to express farewell or ending.
- Nunca he leído – "I have never read," showcasing the present perfect tense, which connects past actions with the present.
Summary
This lesson offers a practical exploration of media-related Spanish vocabulary and phrases contextualized within Spain's historical democratic transition. It prepares learners to engage with authentic Spanish texts about culture and history with increased confidence.
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