PG-13
The English phrase "PG-13" can be expressed in Spanish as PG-13.
This phrase refers to a movie rating indicating that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase No apta para menores de 13 años may be used instead of No recomendada para menores de 13 años or the phrase No recomendada para menores de 13 años de edad may be used instead of No recomendada para menores de 13 años.
Did you know?
- Because 'PG-13' is an American cultural export, using the English acronym in a Spanish-speaking country might actually confuse locals. They may not recognize the letters 'P' and 'G' as symbols for 'Parental Guidance' since those words are not part of the Spanish language.
- The term apta in the phrase no apta para menores comes from the Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fit' or 'suitable', making it a cognate of the English word 'apt'.
- While English speakers say a movie is 'rated', Spanish speakers describe the movie as being clasificada, treating the age limit as a formal classification system.
Examples in context
- La clasificación No recomendada para menores de 13 años surge como respuesta a temáticas más adultas presentes en el filme.The classification "Not recommended for children under 13 years" arises as a response to more adult themes present in the film.
- ¿Podemos ver esa película? Es de clasificación +13.Can we watch that movie? It's rated +13.
- La película es PG-13.The movie is PG-13.
- ¿Es una película PG-13 o para toda la familia?Is it a PG-13 movie or for the whole family?
- Esa clasificación es PG-13.That rating is PG-13.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are deciding what to watch at home.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ver esta película de acción?Do you want to watch this action movie?
- SofíaNo sé, ¿es PG-13?I don't know, is it PG-13?
- AlejandroSí, tiene una clasificación PG-13.Yes, it has a PG-13 rating.
- SofíaEstá bien, podemos verla.That's fine, we can watch it.
