El control fáctico
Example: El control fáctico es esencial para evitar noticias falsas.
Definition
"El control fáctico" refers to the journalistic practice of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of facts presented in news reports to prevent the spread of false information and ensure reliable reporting.
Etymology
The term "el control fáctico" combines the Spanish word "control," meaning supervision or checking, with "fáctico," derived from Latin 'factum,' meaning fact or deed. It literally means 'factual control' and emphasizes the verification of facts in journalism.
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"El control fáctico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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