episodio
/epiˈsodjo/masculine
The Spanish word for episode is episodio.
episodio is used to refer to an instalment of a drama told in parts. You may also encounter El nuevo capítulo to mean 'The new episode', where the article is masculine because capítulo is a masculine noun.
Meaning: instalment of a drama told in parts (noun)
Which one should you use?
In more formal contexts, such as within the media industry or on streaming platforms, the word entrega can also be used to refer to an episode.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of episodio is episodios.
How do you pronounce it?
/epiˈsodjo/
Did you know?
- If you are talking about a 'filler episode', a Spanish speaker might describe it as an episodio de relleno, where relleno means 'stuffing' or 'filling'.
- The word episodio can also be used in a medical context to describe a sudden occurrence of a disease or a symptom, such as an 'episode of pain'.
- In a professional media setting, a person might refer to an episode as an entrega, which literally means a 'delivery'.
Examples in context
- Veo todos los episodios.I watch every episode.This sentence shows how to use the plural form episodio.Tatoeba #12086142 by Alejandr0, translation #12086108 by CK
- El episodio acaba de empezar.The episode just started.This sentence demonstrates how to use the singular form episodio.Tatoeba #9704241 by Shishir, translation #9741388 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Cuál es tu episodio favorito de la segunda temporada?What's your favorite episode from season two?This sentence shows how to ask about a favorite episodio within a specific season.Tatoeba #1061626 by alexmarcelo, translation #906754 by CK
- He visto el último episodio de mi serie favoritaI have watched the latest episode of my favorite series
- ¿Viste el capítulo de anoche de la nueva serie?Did you watch last night's episode of the new series?
- La siguiente entrega de nuestro podcast se enfocará en el cambio climáticoThe next episode of our podcast will focus on climate change
- No puedo esperar para ver el próximo cap de esa serieI can't wait to watch the next episode of that series
- Ayer tuve un episodillo divertido con mis amigosYesterday I had a fun little episode with my friends
- ¡El último capítulo de esa serie fue una auténtica chapuza!The last episode of that series was a total mess!
- Ese programa tiene episodios muy interesantesThat show has very interesting episodes
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a TV series.
- Elena¿Ya viste el nuevo episodio?Did you see the new episode yet?
- AlejandroNo, todavía no tengo tiempo.No, I still don't have time.
- ElenaEste episodio es muy emocionante.This episode is very exciting.
- Alejandro¡No me digas el final!Don't tell me the ending!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “episode” translations and entries episodio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
