Netflix
/netfliɡs/from spelling rules
The Spanish verb Netflix means to watch a film or TV series using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix.
The phrase Netflix en español is used to indicate watching Spanish-language content on Netflix.
Meaning: to watch (a film or TV series) using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/netfliɡs/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, Netflix has become a generic term for streaming in general, even when referring to other platforms like Disney+ or HBO Max.
- Spanish speakers often treat Netflix as a regular verb, meaning they conjugate it like any other Spanish word, such as netflixear to describe the act of binge-watching.
- Spanish uses the verb estrenar when a new series premieres on Netflix, a word that specifically refers to using or seeing something for the first time.
Examples in context
- Compartimos una cuenta de Netflix.We share a Netflix account.This sentence shows how to mention sharing a Netflix account.Tatoeba #11967786 by Eremon, translation #7488289 by Luiaard
- A Tom le gustan espectáculos de borracheras en Netflix.Tom likes binge-watching shows on Netflix.This sentence illustrates using Netflix to watch shows.Tatoeba #5388533 by albrusgher, translation #5085361 by Hybrid
- Voy a ver NetflixI'm going to watch Netflix
- Ver series en NetflixWatch series on Netflix
- Ayer pasé toda la tarde viendo Netflix.Yesterday, I spent the whole afternoon watching Netflix.
- ¿Te gusta ver series en Netflix?Do you like to watch series on Netflix?
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are deciding what to do on a Friday night.
- Javier¿Quieres salir a cenar hoy?Do you want to go out for dinner today?
- LucíaNo, prefiero Netflix y descansar.No, I prefer to Netflix and rest.
- JavierEstá bien, ¿qué vamos a ver?That's fine, what are we going to watch?
- LucíaBusquemos una película nueva.Let's look for a new movie.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
