Translation of Spanish word "la película" to English
la película
/la pe.ˈli.ku.la/
Meaning
NounA recorded sequence of images displayed on a screen at a rate sufficiently fast to create the appearance of motion; a film; a video.
How to use
La película ('movie / film') is feminine. Ver una película — To watch a movie.
🇬🇧 English
the movie
Example
Vimos una gran película ayer.
We saw a great movie yesterday.
La película es muy divertida.
The movie is very funny.
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Common phrases
- ver una película— to watch a movie
- película de terror— horror movie
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What does the Spanish word "la película" mean?▼
The Spanish word "la película" means "the movie" in English.
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