'News' é singular ou plural: Qual é a diferença?
is, was ou has.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Even though 'news' ends in -s, it is always singular and takes the verb 'is', never 'are'.
- Always use singular verbs: 'The news is good' (not 'are').
- Use 'this' or 'that', never 'these' or 'those' with news.
- Count news using 'a piece of' or 'some', never 'a news'.
Overview
news (notícias) é um daqueles casos que costumam pregar peças em quem está aprendendo. Como ela termina em -s, nosso cérebro, acostumado com a lógica do plural em português, tende a tratá-la como se fosse algo contável. No entanto, em inglês, news é um substantivo incontável (uncountable noun) e, por isso, deve ser sempre acompanhado por verbos no singular.as notícias são boas, usando o plural tanto no artigo quanto no verbo. Em inglês, essa estrutura é proibida. Você deve dizer
The news is good.uma notícia, duas notícias ou três notícias, em inglês o conceito de
news funciona como uma massa de informação, algo semelhante a information, furniture ou advice. Você nunca verá um falante nativo dizendo *one news* ou *two news*.três águas ou três músicasem um contexto onde apenas o conceito abstrato cabe. Dominar isso é o que separa um aluno de nível básico de um estudante de nível intermediário que já tem um ouvido mais apurado para a naturalidade da língua. Vamos mergulhar nessa lógica para que você nunca mais erre na hora de contar algo novo para um amigo ou colega de trabalho.
news reside na categoria de substantivos que chamamos de *uncountable*. Em português, temos o conceito de substantivos contáveis e incontáveis, mas a aplicação é diferente. Por exemplo, notícia é perfeitamente contável em português (singular: notícia / plural: notícias).news não possui uma forma de plural. O -s que você vê no final não é um marcador de plural, mas sim parte integrante da palavra, herdada do francês antigo nouvelles. É como se o -s estivesse colado na palavra, mas não tivesse função gramatical de multiplicidade.Notícias (plural) | News (sempre singular)Uma notícia (possível) | A news (incorreto)-s mas funcionam como um bloco único. Por exemplo, campos de estudo como Mathematics, Physics ou Economics também pedem verbo no singular (Mathematics is difficult). Isso acontece porque, para o falante de inglês, essas palavras representam um único corpo de conhecimento ou uma única entidade.news. Quando você diz The news is on TV, você está tratando o conjunto de informações como um todo singular. Se você quiser se referir a unidades de informação, precisa usar um quantificador, como piece of.news é um conceito abstrato, e não uma contagem de itens, é o segredo para soar natural.news + verbo no singular. Não importa o tempo verbal, a concordância deve ser sempre com a terceira pessoa do singular (is, was, has, seems).A piece of news(uma notícia)Two pieces of news(duas notícias)
two pieces of news, o verbo vai para o plural porque ele concorda com pieces, e não com news.- 1Ambiente de Trabalho: Se você está no escritório e precisa avisar a equipe sobre uma atualização, você dirá:
The news from the manager is that we have a deadline. Note ois. - 2Conversa Informal: Ao encontrar um amigo e perguntar sobre a vida, você pode dizer:
What's the news?(O que há de novo?). Lembre-se queWhat'sé a contração deWhat is. - 3Expressões Idiomáticas: A famosa frase
No news is good news(sem notícias, boas notícias) é um exemplo clássico onde o verboismantém a regra do singular intacta.
- 1Concordância Plural (L1 Interference): O erro mais comum é dizer
*The news are*. Como em português dizemosAs notícias são
, o cérebro do brasileiro transfere a estrutura automaticamente. O motivo é a L1 (Língua Materna) nos forçando a buscar uma correspondência de plural onde ela não existe no inglês. - 2Uso de Artigo Indefinido: Muitos alunos dizem
*a news*. Isso acontece porque, em português,uma notíciaé comum. Comonewsé incontável, não podemos usara/an. O correto ésome newsoua piece of news. - 3Confundir
NewscomNew: É comum ouvir*What is the new?*. O aluno tenta usar o adjetivo como substantivo. O correto é usar o substantivonewsou uma estrutura comoWhat's new?(O que há de novo?), mas sem o artigotheantes denewquando ele funciona como adjetivo.
news com substantivos contáveis ajuda a fixar a regra.Report | Contável | The reports are ready. |News | Incontável | The news is ready. |Information | Incontável | The information is helpful. |report permite plural (reports), news e information são estáticos. Se você quer ser preciso, use report para algo específico e news para o conjunto de informações.- 1Posso dizer 'news' no plural? Não,
newsnunca muda. A forma de plural é inexistente. - 2Como digo 'muitas notícias'? Use
a lot of newsoumuch news. Nunca usemany news, poismanyé para contáveis. - 3Por que o verbo é sempre singular? Porque
newsé tratado gramaticalmente como um substantivo incontável, similar awateroumoney.
Verb Agreement with 'News'
| Tense | Affirmative | Negative | Question |
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Present Simple
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The news is
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The news isn't
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Is the news...?
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Past Simple
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The news was
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The news wasn't
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Was the news...?
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Present Perfect
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The news has been
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The news hasn't been
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Has the news been...?
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Future (Will)
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The news will be
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The news won't be
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Will the news be...?
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Modals
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The news might be
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The news can't be
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Could the news be...?
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Contractions with 'News'
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage Note |
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News is
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News's
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Common in spoken English (e.g., 'The news's good')
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News has
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News's
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Used for present perfect (e.g., 'The news's been leaked')
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News was
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None
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We do not contract 'news' and 'was'
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Meanings
Information about recent events or happenings, reported by media or shared between people.
Media Reports
Information provided by newspapers, television, or digital platforms regarding current affairs.
“The news is full of reports about the election.”
“I don't watch the news because it is too depressing.”
Personal Updates
New information about someone's life or a specific situation shared privately.
“I have some great news for you!”
“The news of her promotion was a surprise.”
Gossip/Rumors
Informal or unofficial information circulating within a community.
“The news travels fast in this small town.”
“That news is just a rumor; don't believe it.”
Reference Table
| Substantivo Singular com 's' | Área | Exemplo |
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News
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Informação Geral
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The evening news `is` on at 7 PM.
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Mathematics
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Matéria Acadêmica
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Mathematics `is` a required course.
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Physics
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Matéria Acadêmica
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Physics `explains` how the universe works.
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Gymnastics
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Esporte/Atividade
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Gymnastics `requires` incredible strength.
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Billiards
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Esporte/Atividade
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Billiards `is` a game of precision.
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Economics
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Matéria Acadêmica
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Economics `is` often called 'the dismal science'.
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Measles
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Doença
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Measles `causes` a fever and a red rash.
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Politics
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Área de Estudo/Conceito
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Politics `is` a complicated business.
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Espectro de formalidade
The news is favorable. (General update)
The news is good. (General update)
The news is great! (General update)
The news is fire! (General update)
'News': Um Conceito Singular
Verbo para usar
- IS / WAS Sempre singular
- HAS ex: The news has spread.
Como contar
- a piece of news para um item
- some news para uma quantidade
Erro Comum
- The news ARE... Incorreto!
Singular vs. Plural Real
Escolhendo o Verbo para 'News'
O sujeito da frase é 'news'?
Substantivos Singulares 'Traiçoeiros'
Sempre Singular
- • News
- • Advice
- • Information
- • Luggage
Parecem Plural
- • Mathematics
- • Physics
- • Billiards
- • Measles
Exemplos por nível
The news is good.
The news is good.
I have some news.
I have some news.
Is the news on TV?
Is the news on TV?
This news is sad.
This news is sad.
That was a great piece of news!
That was a great piece of news!
There isn't much news today.
There isn't much news today.
The news wasn't very interesting.
The news wasn't very interesting.
Do you have any news about the cat?
Do you have any news about the cat?
The news about the new taxes is quite worrying.
The news about the new taxes is quite worrying.
I'm afraid the news isn't what we expected.
I'm afraid the news isn't what we expected.
How much news has been reported so far?
How much news has been reported so far?
This piece of news is going to change everything.
This piece of news is going to change everything.
The news, despite being unconfirmed, is spreading rapidly.
The news, despite being unconfirmed, is spreading rapidly.
Whatever the news is, we must remain calm.
Whatever the news is, we must remain calm.
The news that he had resigned was a shock to everyone.
The news that he had resigned was a shock to everyone.
Is there any further news regarding the contract?
Is there any further news regarding the contract?
The news concerning the environmental crisis is increasingly dire.
The news concerning the environmental crisis is increasingly dire.
Seldom is the news as objective as we would like it to be.
Seldom is the news as objective as we would like it to be.
The news of the discovery was met with widespread acclaim.
The news of the discovery was met with widespread acclaim.
Such news is rarely welcomed by the shareholders.
Such news is rarely welcomed by the shareholders.
The news, as it stands, is merely a collection of unsubstantiated rumors.
The news, as it stands, is merely a collection of unsubstantiated rumors.
Notwithstanding the gravity of the situation, the news is being handled with discretion.
Notwithstanding the gravity of the situation, the news is being handled with discretion.
The news that the treaty had been signed resonated throughout the continent.
The news that the treaty had been signed resonated throughout the continent.
Rarely has news of such magnitude been delivered so nonchalantly.
Rarely has news of such magnitude been delivered so nonchalantly.
Fácil de confundir
Both are uncountable, but news ends in 's' while information does not.
Learners often use the adjective 'new' when they mean the noun 'news'.
Reports is a countable plural noun, while news is uncountable singular.
Erros comuns
The news are good.
The news is good.
I have a news.
I have some news.
These news are sad.
This news is sad.
Many news today.
A lot of news today.
The news were on TV.
The news was on TV.
I heard two news.
I heard two pieces of news.
Is there many news?
Is there much news?
The news about the results are out.
The news about the results is out.
The news have been leaked.
The news has been leaked.
Those news you told me...
That news you told me...
The news, which were broadcasted, were false.
The news, which was broadcast, was false.
A news item were reported.
A news item was reported.
The news are a vital part of democracy.
The news is a vital part of democracy.
Padrões de frases
The news about ___ is ___.
I have some ___ news to ___ you.
Is there any news regarding ___?
That piece of news was ___ by ___.
Real World Usage
The news is on at 8 PM.
I have some news! Call me.
The news about your company's growth is impressive.
This news is breaking my heart. 💔
No news is good news.
Is there any news on the budget?
Pense em 'Informação'
news por information. Você diria 'The information is...', certo? The news is very helpful.
Não tire o 'S'
new. New é o adjetivo 'novo'. I heard some interesting news.
Soe como um Pro
I have a piece of news for you.
Papo de Elevador
Any good news? é super simpático. Do you have any good news?
Smart Tips
Immediately think of the word 'Information'. If 'Information is' sounds right, then 'News is' is also right.
Use the 'Piece' trick. Always put 'piece of' in front of 'news' if you want to count it.
Ignore any plural words that come after 'news'. The verb only cares about the word 'news' itself.
Remember: News is a 'This', never a 'These'.
Pronúncia
The 's' sound
The 's' in news is pronounced like a /z/.
Linking 'news' and 'is'
In natural speech, the /z/ at the end of 'news' links to the 'i' in 'is'.
Statement Intonation
The news is GOOD. ↘
Conveying a fact clearly.
Memorize
Mnemônico
NEWS stands for North, East, West, South—four directions, but only ONE world of information.
Associação visual
Imagine a giant newspaper (News) being squeezed into a single, small bucket (Singular). The 's' at the end is just a tail, not a sign of many things.
Rhyme
Though it ends with an S, it's a singular mess; use 'is' for the news, and you'll surely impress!
Story
A reporter named Sam always brought 'some news' to the office. He never brought 'a news' because his boss, Mr. Singular, would get angry. Sam always said, 'The news is ready!' because he knew the news was just one big story.
Word Web
Desafio
Write three sentences about today's events using 'The news is...', 'This news...', and 'A piece of news...'. Check that you didn't use 'are'!
Notas culturais
In the UK, the BBC is often referred to as 'The News'. While collective nouns like 'team' can be plural in the UK (The team are playing), 'news' remains strictly singular.
Americans often use 'the news' to refer to the local TV broadcast. It is always singular.
Journalists use 'hard news' for serious topics and 'soft news' for entertainment. Both are uncountable and singular.
The word 'news' developed in the 14th century as a special use of the plural of the adjective 'new'. It is a translation of the Old French 'nouvelles'.
Iniciadores de conversa
What is the most interesting news you heard today?
Is the news in your country usually positive or negative?
If you had some great news to share, who would you call first?
Do you think the news is becoming too sensationalist?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
Score: /3
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesThe news about the holidays ___ very exciting.
___ news is going to surprise everyone.
Find and fix the mistake:
I heard a news today about the strike.
The reports were very helpful. -> The news ___ very helpful.
'News' can be plural if there are many different stories.
A: Did you hear the news? B: No, what ___ it?
Select all that apply.
1. A piece of... 2. Many...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesI have a ___ of good news for you.
All the news from the conference ___ positive so far.
The news about the layoffs weren't handled well.
Escolha a frase correta:
Traduza para o inglês: 'As notícias são boas.'
Organize as palavras para formar uma frase:
Combine o substantivo singular 'pegadinha' com sua categoria:
Not all news ___ worth reading.
I have many news to tell you from my trip.
Escolha a pergunta correta:
Organize as palavras para formar uma frase:
Score: /11
Perguntas frequentes (8)
It's a historical remnant. It comes from the plural of 'new' (new things), but over time, English speakers began to treat it as a single mass of information.
In standard modern English, no. It is always 'the news is'. Even in British English, where some collective nouns take plural verbs, 'news' stays singular.
Use the phrase 'pieces of news' or 'items of news'. For example, 'I have three pieces of news to tell you.'
They are both uncountable, but 'news' specifically refers to recent events, while 'information' can be any kind of data.
No, this is a common mistake. You should say 'some news' or 'a piece of news'.
Yes. You say 'Good news is hard to find,' not 'Good news are hard to find.'
It is still singular. 'The evening news starts at 6:00.'
Yes, in all modern contexts, 'news' is treated as an uncountable mass noun.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
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In Other Languages
Las noticias
Spanish uses plural verbs and articles; English uses singular.
Les nouvelles
French is plural; English is singular.
Die Nachrichten
German uses plural agreement.
ニュース (Nyūsu)
Japanese lacks the singular/plural verb distinction.
أخبار (Akhbar)
Arabic treats it as a countable plural.
新闻 (Xīnwén)
Chinese has no morphological plural for 'news'.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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