mi película favorita
/mi pelikula faboɾita/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my favorite movie" is translated into Spanish as mi película favorita.
This phrase is used to identify the specific film that a person likes more than any other. You can also say mi película preferida to express the same idea, or use the slangy phrase La película que más me mola in Spain.
Which one should you use?
While mi película favorita is the standard way to express this, you may also use mi película preferida to mean "my preferred movie," as they are interchangeable. In Spain, the slang expression La película que más me mola serves as an informal alternative.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mi película preferida is a variation commonly used in Spain and some Latin American countries. The slang expression La película que más me mola is specific to Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun película is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine to agree with it. Therefore, you use favorita or preferida.
Did you know?
- The word película comes from the Latin word for 'little skin'. This refers to the thin strips of celluloid film that were used in cameras and projectors before digital technology.
- In Spain, the verb molar is used in the phrase la película que más me mola. While it literally means 'to grind' as in a mill, in slang it describes something that is cool or impressive.
- Because película is a feminine noun, you cannot simply use the masculine favorito even if you are a man speaking about your own movie.
Examples in context
- Esta es mi película favorita.This is my favorite movie.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific favorite movie using mi película favorita.Tatoeba #1496840 by marcelostockle, translation #1494530 by Spamster
- Esa es mi película favorita de la infancia.That is my favorite movie from childhood.
- No puedo creer que no sea mi película favorita.I can't believe it isn't my favorite movie.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing cinema at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Cuál es mi película favorita según tú?Which is my favorite movie according to you?
- MaríaCreo que es la de ciencia ficción.I think it is the science fiction one.
- Daniel¡Exacto! Es mi película favorita de siempre.Exactly! It is my favorite movie of all time.
- MaríaTienes un gusto excelente, Daniel.You have excellent taste, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, película, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
