Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
subgénero
Pronunciation
IPA/suβˈxeneɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsubgenre
Example
¿A qué subgénero pertenece esta película?
Which subgenre does this film belong to?
More examples
La novela pertenece a un subgénero de ciencia ficción centrado en viajes en el tiempo.
The novel belongs to a science fiction subgenre centered on time travel.
Core concept
A subdivision of a genre grouping works with shared specific traits.
Common phrases
subgénero de ciencia ficción
science fiction subgenre
subgénero de comedia
comedy subgenre
subgénero de terror
horror subgenre
Similar words
género: General category that groups artistic works by form, subject, or broad conventions.
categoría: Organizational label that classifies things according to type, role, or common traits.
estilo: Characteristic way in which creators express ideas through recurring techniques and tone.
corriente: Shared trend or school that unites creators around similar approaches and aims.
Definition in Spanish
Una subdivisión de un género que agrupa obras con características similares y más específicas.
Word origin
The Spanish word subgénero combines the prefix sub- 'under' with género from Latin genus 'kind' to denote a subdivision within a genre.
Usage tips
- In conversation, speakers usually add an example such as comedia romántica to clarify which subgenre they mean.