cliffhanger
/kliffanxeɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for the narratological term cliffhanger is cliffhanger.
In the context of narratology, cliffhanger refers to an ending or a stopping point.
Meaning: (narratology) an ending or stopping point (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kliffanxeɾ/
Did you know?
- To describe the feeling of suspense caused by a cliffhanger, Spanish speakers often use the phrase quedar en ascuas, which literally means 'to be left on embers'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in television industries, the term 'gancho' is used to describe a cliffhanger, literally meaning 'hook'.
- Despite the prevalence of cliffhanger in media studies, the Royal Spanish Academy has not officially adopted it as a native Spanish word, leaving it as an anglicism.
Examples in context
- La película terminó dejándome en vilo. No puedo esperar a ver la secuela.The movie ended on a cliffhanger. I can't wait to watch the sequel.
- El autor creó un punto de suspense al final del capítulo para mantenernos interesados en la lectura.The author created a cliffhanger at the end of the chapter to keep us engaged in the reading.
- El episodio final de la serie dejó al público con un suspense enloquecedor.The final episode of the series left the audience in maddening suspense.
- El último capítulo fue un cliffhanger total.The last chapter was a total cliffhanger.
- No soporto ese cliffhanger en la serie.I can't stand that cliffhanger in the series.
- La película terminó con un cliffhanger inesperado.The movie ended with an unexpected cliffhanger.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a TV show they just watched.
- María¿Viste cómo terminó el episodio?Did you see how the episode ended?
- JavierSí, fue un cliffhanger increíble.Yes, it was an incredible cliffhanger.
- MaríaAhora tengo que esperar hasta la semana que viene.Now I have to wait until next week.
- JavierA mí también me desespera un poco.It frustrates me a bit too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
