Portuguese · Culture & Society
Jornal
[/ʒoʁˈnaw/]
Newspaper
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A regularly printed publication containing news and information.
Publicação impressa regularmente contendo notícias e informações.
Example
Ele lê o jornal toda manhã no café da manhã.
He reads the newspaper every morning at breakfast.
Etymology
The word 'jornal' comes from the Latin 'diurnalis', which refers to daily things, capturing the essence of daily news reporting.
How & Where It’s Used
'Jornal' is used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to news publications. It is predominantly used in written language but is also part of spoken discussions about current events.