How to Say "Hollywood" in Spanish

Hollywood

masculine

Hollywood is the Spanish term for the American motion picture industry.

The term is used to refer specifically to the American film industry and is treated as a masculine noun.

Meaning: the American motion picture industry (name)

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While Hollywood refers to the industry, Spanish speakers often use the term el séptimo arte (the seventh art) to describe cinema more poetically.
While English speakers use 'Hollywood' to describe the essence of glamour, Spanish-speaking critics sometimes use the term 'Hollywood' pejoratively to criticize films that lack cultural depth or regional authenticity.
Spanish speakers may use the term hollywoodiano as an adjective to describe something that feels like a movie set, even if the context is a real-life event or a political scene.

Hollywood no es lo que solía ser.
Hollywood isn't what it used to be.
This sentence is useful for expressing how the state of Hollywood has changed over time.
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La mayoría de las películas de Hollywood tienen un final feliz.
Most Hollywood movies have a happy ending.
This sentence shows how to use Hollywood to describe movies.
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Es una estrella de Hollywood.
He is a Hollywood star.
This sentence demonstrates using Hollywood to describe a star.
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Daniel and María are discussing their career goals at a cafe.

Daniel

Quiero viajar a Hollywood para trabajar en el cine.
I want to travel to Hollywood to work in cinema.
María

Ese es un gran sueño para ti, Daniel.
That is a great dream for you, Daniel.
Daniel

¿Crees que Hollywood es un lugar difícil?
Do you think Hollywood is a difficult place?
María

Sí, pero muchas personas lo intentan.
Yes, but many people try.