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crônica

[KROH-nee-kuh]
nounfemininepl: crônicas
chronicle
1. A historical narrative or account of events in the order they happened
The medieval chronicle documented the reign of the king.
A crônica medieval documentou o reinado do rei.
2. A short journalistic piece or column, typically commenting on current events or daily life
The newspaper published her weekly chronicle about city life.
O jornal publicou sua crônica semanal sobre a vida da cidade.
3. A persistent or recurring disease or condition
He suffers from a chronic illness documented in medical chronicles.
Ele sofre de uma doença crônica documentada em crônicas médicas.
Synonyms
narrativarelatoartigocolunahistória

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crônica
Standard usage for both journalistic columns and historical narratives
Portugal
crónica
Portuguese spelling without circumflex accent; same meaning and usage
São Paulo
crônica
Particularly common in journalism and literature

Related Idioms & Phrases

crônica de um morte anunciada
crônica jornalística
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