Noticiário

Noticiário is a Portuguese term used to refer to the presentation and organization of news by broadcast or print media. It can denote a news bulletin on radio or television, a dedicated segment within a program, or a section in a newspaper or online outlet that compiles current events. The word conveys the formal delivery of timely information rather than a single item of news.

Etymology and meaning: the term is formed from noticia (news) with the suffix -ário, which in Portuguese indicates a collection, system, or area related to a given activity. Thus noticiário emphasizes the overall process and structure of reporting rather than individual reports alone. It is widely understood in both Portugal and Brazil, though usage can vary by outlet and format.

Usage and structure: a typical noticiário is anchored by a presenter and organized around headlines, main stories, and shorter items such as weather, sports, and economy. In television and radio, it may include live reports, video packages, graphics, and updates across segments. In print or online contexts, the equivalent may be described as a news desk or noticiário section that curates items for readers.

Differences and scope: noticiário is distinct from a single noticia (a news item) and from the broader concept of a jornali or telediário in some media systems, which refer more to the program as an entity. As a convention, noticiário represents the formal structure through which audiences receive, interpret, and compare ongoing events across time.