Apocalypto
/apokalibto/from spelling rules
Apocalypto is the Spanish title for the 2006 movie about the Maya civilization.
The term refers specifically to the title of the film set in the Maya civilization.
How do you pronounce it?
/apokalibto/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, words ending in -to often function as past participles, which might make a native speaker subconsciously perceive Apocalypto as 'something that has been apocalypsed'.
- Although the film is set in the Maya civilization, the title Apocalypto is not a Maya word, but a Spanish-style adaptation of the Greek word for 'unveiling'.
- While the movie depicts a pre-Columbian world, the term 'apocalypse' refers to a concept rooted in Judeo-Christian eschatology, which was unknown to the Maya.
Examples in context
- Vi "Apocalypto" anoche con mi familia.I watched "Apocalypto" last night with my family.
- Me encanta la película Apocalypto.I love the movie Apocalypto.
- ¿Ya viste Apocalypto en el cine?Did you already see Apocalypto in the cinema?
- Apocalypto es una película de acción muy intensa.Apocalypto is a very intense action movie.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about movies at a cafe.
- María¿Quieres ver Apocalypto conmigo esta noche?Do you want to watch Apocalypto with me tonight?
- AlejandroSí, me gustaría mucho verla.Yes, I would really like to see it.
- MaríaEs una película increíble sobre los mayas.It is an incredible movie about the Maya.
- AlejandroPerfecto, la veremos en mi casa.Perfect, we will watch it at my house.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
