películas dramáticas
/pelikulas dɾamatikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "drama movies" is películas dramáticas in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of películas (movies) and the adjective dramáticas (dramatic).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single drama movie, the noun and adjective must both be singular: película dramática.
Did you know?
- The word película comes from the Latin word for 'small skin', referring to the thin membrane or film that was used in early photography and cinema.
- If a movie is exceptionally intense or heartbreaking, a Spaniard might call it una lacrimógena, which literally translates to 'a tear-inducing one'.
- In Spanish, the word drama can also refer to a real-life conflict or an exaggerated emotional situation, such as saying ¡No hagas un drama! to tell someone not to make a scene.
Examples in context
- una película de drama como 'El Padrino'A drama movie like 'The Godfather'
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are choosing a movie to watch.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ver una comedia?Do you want to watch a comedy?
- SofíaNo, prefiero ver películas dramáticas.No, I prefer to watch drama movies.
- AlejandroEstá bien, busquemos una.That's fine, let's look for one.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro.Thank you, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
