tabloid
gb/tˈæblɔɪd/ us/tˈæblɔɪd/
B2
Inglés
bulvárlap, bulvárújság, tabloid formátum, tabloid formátumú, bulváros, bulvár jellegű, tabletta
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
bulvárlap
B2
bulvárújság
B2
Patrón de uso:
a tabloid; the tabloids
A tabloid ran a story about the actor’s divorce before it was confirmed.
Egy bulvárlap már azelőtt megírta a színész válását, hogy azt megerősítették volna.
She refuses to talk to tabloids because they twist her words.
Nem hajlandó nyilatkozni a bulvárlapoknak, mert kiforgatják a szavait.
The tabloids were full of rumors after the team lost the final.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He reads a tabloid on the train.
A vonaton egy bulvárlapot olvas.
The tabloid wrote about a famous singer.
A bulvárlap egy híres énekesről írt.
Error frecuente:
Don’t assume all tabloids are small in size; in common use, this meaning is about sensational content.
Significado
sensational gossip newspaper
Colocaciones
gossip tabloid
|celebrity tabloid
|supermarket tabloid
|tabloid scandal
|tabloid story
|tabloid reporter
|tabloid editor
|tabloid coverage
|the tabloids
|tabloid rumors
Sinónimos
gossip paper (Emphasizes celebrity and personal-life stories.)
|
scandal sheet (Highlights scandal-focused reporting; slightly dated but still understood.)
Antónimos
broadsheet (Contrasts with newspapers seen as more serious and in-depth.)
Temas
media
|news
|entertainment
|celebrity
Definición
a newspaper with lots of gossip and shocking stories
A newspaper that focuses on celebrity news, scandals, and other sensational stories, often with large headlines and a less formal style.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
in tabloid format; a tabloid (format)
The paper switched from broadsheet to tabloid to make it easier to read on public transport.
Az újság nagyformátumról tabloid formátumra váltott, hogy könnyebb legyen a tömegközlekedésen olvasni.
They redesigned the front page for the tabloid format.
A tabloid formátumhoz igazítva újratervezték a címlapot.
This title is printed as a tabloid but is known for serious reporting.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This newspaper is in tabloid format.
Ez az újság tabloid formátumú.
Error frecuente:
This meaning is about physical format, not necessarily about gossip or low-quality news.
Significado
compact newspaper size
Colocaciones
tabloid format
|tabloid size
|tabloid edition
|switch to tabloid
|tabloid layout
|tabloid pages
|a tabloid newspaper
|tabloid paper size
|tabloid print
|tabloid publication
Sinónimos
compact (format) (Often used to avoid the negative associations of 'tabloid'.)
Antónimos
broadsheet (A larger traditional newspaper format.)
Temas
media
|publishing
Definición
a smaller, easier-to-hold newspaper size
A newspaper format that is smaller than a broadsheet, usually about half the size and easier to handle.
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
a tabloid [newspaper/edition/page]
The city paper launched a tabloid edition for commuters.
A városi lap egy tabloid formátumú kiadást indított az ingázóknak.
They chose a tabloid layout to fit more photos on each page.
Azért választottak tabloid formátumú tördelést, hogy minden oldalra több fotó férjen.
A tabloid-sized booklet was included with the Sunday paper.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I bought a tabloid newspaper.
Egy tabloid formátumú újságot vettem.
Error frecuente:
As an adjective, 'tabloid' can describe size without implying sensational content.
Significado
in tabloid-size format
Colocaciones
tabloid newspaper
|tabloid edition
|tabloid page
|tabloid layout
|tabloid spread
|tabloid publication
|tabloid redesign
|tabloid print run
|tabloid supplement
|tabloid-style layout
Sinónimos
compact (Neutral alternative that focuses on size.)
Antónimos
broadsheet (Refers to the larger format.)
Temas
media
|publishing
Definición
in a smaller newspaper size
Printed or presented in the smaller tabloid format rather than the larger broadsheet format.
C1
4
bulváros
B2
Patrón de uso:
tabloid [coverage/headlines/tactics/story]
The documentary avoids tabloid gossip and focuses on verified facts.
A dokumentumfilm kerüli a bulváros pletykákat, és ellenőrzött tényekre összpontosít.
Some critics accused the host of tabloid tactics during the interview.
Néhány kritikus azzal vádolta a műsorvezetőt, hogy bulváros eszközöket vetett be az interjú során.
The case became tabloid drama within days.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The article felt tabloid and exaggerated.
A cikk bulvárosnak és túlzónak hatott.
Error frecuente:
This sense describes style or tone; it does not necessarily mean the source is literally a tabloid newspaper.
Significado
sensational, gossip-focused style
Colocaciones
tabloid headlines
|tabloid coverage
|tabloid reporting
|tabloid tactics
|tabloid scandal
|tabloid narrative
|tabloid drama
|tabloid gossip
|tabloid rumors
|tabloid story
Sinónimos
sensationalist (More formal; emphasizes exaggeration to attract attention.)
|
lurid (Stronger and more judgmental; suggests shock value.)
Antónimos
serious (Emphasizes careful, in-depth, responsible treatment.)
|
measured (Suggests restrained and balanced reporting.)
Temas
media
|communication
|society
Definición
too focused on gossip and shocking details
Using or resembling the style associated with tabloids, especially a focus on scandal, celebrity, and attention-grabbing presentation rather than careful detail.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
tabletta
B1
Patrón de uso:
a tabloid of [drug/substance]
The archive includes an advertisement for a tabloid of pain relief from the early 1900s.
Az archívum egy 1900-as évek elejéről származó hirdetést is őriz egy fájdalomcsillapító tablettáról.
In the old catalogue, the product is described as a tabloid of quinine.
A régi katalógusban a terméket kinintablettaként írják le.
Error frecuente:
In everyday English, 'tablet' is far more common than this sense of 'tabloid'.
Significado
compressed medicine tablet (rare)
Colocaciones
a tabloid of
|compressed tabloid
|medicated tabloid
Sinónimos
tablet (The standard modern word for this object.)
|
pill (Everyday term; less precise.)
Antónimos
liquid medicine (Opposite form (not a solid tablet).)
Temas
health
|medicine
Definición
a small pill made by pressing powder
A small tablet of medicine made by compressing a powdered substance, especially as a branded or technical term.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
tabloid
AFI
GB/tˈæblɔɪd/
US/tˈæblɔɪd/
Sílabas y acento
tabloid (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tabloid)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: tabloid
- Plural: tabloids
Expresiones
tabloid fodder
1/tˈæblɔɪd fˈɑdɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
material tabloids will cover
something tabloids can use as gossip news
Ejemplos
- Their argument in public was instant tabloid fodder.
- The leaked photos became tabloid fodder overnight.
- He tries to avoid doing anything that could turn into tabloid fodder.
tabloid journalism
1/tˈæblɔɪd d͡ʒˈɚnəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
sensational, often low-quality reporting
A kind of journalism that cares more about shocking stories, gossip, and celebrities than about serious, important news.
Ejemplos
- The paper has a reputation for tabloid journalism and wild headlines.
- She refuses to talk to magazines that specialize in tabloid journalism.
- Critics say tabloid journalism lowers public trust in the media.
tabloid journalism
1/tˈæblɔɪd d͡ʒˈɚnəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
sensational reporting style
news reporting that focuses on gossip and shock
Ejemplos
- She wrote a book about the rise of tabloid journalism.
- Some viewers are tired of tabloid journalism in political coverage.
- The editor defended the paper against accusations of tabloid journalism.
tabloid tv
1/tˈæblɔɪd tˌɛləvˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
sensational TV programming
TV shows that focus on scandal and shock
Ejemplos
- The case turned into tabloid TV within a week.
- He dismissed the segment as tabloid TV rather than real reporting.
- Tabloid TV often prioritizes drama over accuracy.
the tabloid press
1/ðə tˈæblɔɪd pɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
tabloids as a group
tabloid newspapers as a group
Ejemplos
- The tabloid press followed the couple everywhere.
- He blamed the tabloid press for spreading false rumors.
- The tabloid press has been criticized for invading people’s privacy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The tabloid press wrote about the actor.