Titular
A headline of an article that is designed to grab the reader’s attention. A good “titular” is catchy, informative, and concise.
El titular de la notícia era tan impactant que vaig haver de llegir tot l’article.
Crònica
A report of an event or series of events, often presented in chronological order. A “crònica” is typically used in sports journalism or cultural events.
La crònica del partit va detallar cada jugada important.
Editorial
An article that represents the opinions of the editorial board of a publication. It’s often intended to influence public opinion.
L’editorial del diari defensava la llibertat d’expressió.
Corresponsal
A correspondent or reporter who covers news stories from a particular area or on a specific topic. They provide in-depth coverage of their assigned beat.
El corresponsal a l’Orient Mitjà va informar sobre els últims desenvolupaments polítics.
Escaleta
An outline or framework used in TV and radio to organize content and manage timing. It’s a tool for planning the structure of a program.
Abans de començar el programa, van revisar l’escaleta per assegurar-se que tot estava en ordre.
Primícia
An exclusive or first publication of a piece of news. Having a “primícia” usually gives the media outlet a competitive edge.
El periodista estava orgullós d’haver aconseguit la primícia sobre l’escàndol polític.
Opinió
An opinion piece or column usually reflects the personal view of the writer on a specific issue. Unlike editorials, “opinió” pieces are clearly attributed to individual authors.
La seva columna d’opinió sobre els drets humans va suscitar molt debat.
Entrevista
An interview involves a conversation between a journalist and a subject where information is sought, opinions are exchanged, or personal insights are shared.
L’entrevista amb l’autora va revelar detalls interessants sobre el seu procés creatiu.
Reportatge
A report or a feature article provides detailed information on a particular topic, often with background context, analysis, and interviews.
El reportatge sobre canvis climàtics va ser molt informatiu i ben escrit.
Columna
A regular section in a publication where a writer expresses their opinions or deliberates on a topic. This term is similar to an “opinió” but usually appears regularly under the same title.
La seva columna setmanal sobre tecnologia és molt seguida pels lectors.
Narrativa
A narrative is the method of telling a story within journalism, aiming to engage the audience with a compelling story structure.
La narrativa utilitzada en l’article va captivar els lectors des del principi fins al final.
Cobertura
Coverage refers to the extent to which a news outlet reports on a particular event, issue, or topic.
La cobertura de les eleccions va ser exhaustiva i va durar tota la nit.
Familiarizing yourself with these writing and journalism phrases in Catalan not only boosts your vocabulary but grants you a lens through which you can view and appreciate the Catalan-speaking media landscape. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist, a language enthusiast, or a student, knowing how to express these concepts authentically in Catalan opens up a world of cultural and professional opportunities.