Spanish Conversation · Level 22
90 words
Spanish word
serie
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈseɾje/
Meaning
- feminine nounseries
Example
¿Qué serie estás viendo?
What series are you watching?
More examples
Esta plataforma tiene una serie de películas sobre viajes.
This platform has a series of films about travel.
Core concept
A connected succession of related elements forming a single unit.
Common phrases
una serie de películas
a series of films
serie dramática
drama series
serie limitada
limited series
Similar words
episodio: Single installment that presents a self-contained story within a series.
temporada: Group of episodes that make up a season, forming a distinct run or cycle.
capítulo: Numbered division of a book or program that functions as one section.
Definition in Spanish
Sucesión u orden de elementos relacionados que forman una unidad, utilizado para colecciones de episodios, eventos o elementos afines.
Word origin
From Latin series 'row, succession', Spanish serie preserves the sense of items arranged in order and considered as one unit.
Usage tips
- In TV contexts, serie usually refers to the whole show or the run of episodes, while temporada means one season and capítulo means one episode.