La desinformación
Example: La desinformación en las redes sociales afecta la opinión pública.
Definition
"La desinformación" refers to the dissemination of false or misleading information deliberately spread to deceive or manipulate public opinion, especially in media and social networks. It can distort facts and influence people's beliefs and decisions negatively.
Etymology
The word "la desinformación" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning 'reversal' or 'removal,' combined with 'información,' derived from the Latin 'informatio,' meaning 'formation or concept.' Together, it literally means the act of removing or reversing accurate information. Did you know? The concept gained prominence with the rise of mass media and digital communication.
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"La desinformación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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