El sesgo
Example: El sesgo en las noticias afecta la opinión pública claramente.
Definition
"El sesgo" in journalism refers to the tendency to present information in a way that unfairly favors or disfavors certain perspectives, influencing public opinion. It often results in partial or distorted reporting, affecting the neutrality and accuracy of news coverage.
Etymology
The term "el sesgo" comes from the Spanish word 'sesgar,' meaning to cut obliquely or slant. Originally related to cutting at an angle, it evolved metaphorically in journalism to describe a slant or bias in presenting information. Did you know? The word's roots trace back to Old French 'sec' meaning dry, possibly linked to the idea of cutting sharply.
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"El sesgo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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