La referencia
Example: La referencia en el artículo ayuda a entender mejor la noticia.
Definition
"La referencia" in journalism is a mention or citation within an article that directs readers to additional information or sources, helping to clarify or support the news story being presented.
Etymology
The word "referencia" comes from the Latin 'referentia,' meaning 'a carrying back' or 'relation.' It entered Spanish with the sense of mentioning or alluding to something, which fits perfectly with its journalistic use as a way to point readers to sources or further context.
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"La referencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Journalism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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