Example: Els mitjans es van fer ressò d'una notícia inesperada.
Definition
"Fer-se ressò d'una notícia" means to report or echo a piece of news, especially when media or individuals spread information they have received. It involves acknowledging and sharing news publicly, often to inform a wider audience about unexpected or important events.
Translations
To report on a news item
Hacerse eco de una noticia
Bericht uitbrengen over
Relayer une information
Über eine Nachricht berichten
Etymology
The phrase "fer-se ressò d'una notícia" comes from the Catalan verb 'fer' meaning 'to make' or 'to do,' combined with 'ressò,' which means 'echo' or 'resonance.' Literally, it translates to 'to make oneself an echo of news,' reflecting the idea of spreading or amplifying information, much like an echo repeats sound.
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To report on a news item