guion
/ˈɡjon/
The English word 'script' translates to Spanish as guion.
Use guion for a screenplay or a written text for performance, but do not use it to mean a 'writing system' like the Latin script. For a writing system, use sistema de escritura.
Meaning: a system of writing (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, libreto is widely understood, especially in theater circles.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of 'guion' is 'guiones'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡjon/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use it to mean a 'writing system' like the Latin script.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, guion also refers to the punctuation mark known as the hyphen. Depending on the context, the same word can mean a screenplay or a small dash between words.
- The word guion was historically spelled with an accent mark as guión. However, the Royal Spanish Academy removed the accent because it is considered a monosyllabic word.
- The word guion is actually a combination of the word guía, meaning 'guide', and the suffix '-ón'.
Examples in context
- El guion era horroroso.The script was awful.This sentence shows how to describe the quality of a guion.Tatoeba #5914831 by albrusgher, translation #4494719 by CK
- Por favor, revisa el guion.Please go over the script.This sentence is useful for requesting a review of a guion.Tatoeba #5914844 by albrusgher, translation #275464 by CM
- Es un guion bastante asombroso.It's a pretty amazing script.This sentence illustrates how to describe a guion as amazing.Tatoeba #5914876 by albrusgher, translation #5735689 by CM
- Los actores necesitan aprenderse el libreto antes del ensayoThe actors need to learn the script before the rehearsal
- El director de cine está trabajando en el guión de su próxima películaThe film director is working on the script for his next movie
- Los actores no podían recordar todas las réplicas del libretoThe actors couldn't remember all the lines from the script
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing their short film project.
- DanielYa terminé de escribir el guion.I already finished writing the script.
- Elena¡Genial! ¿Me lo puedes enviar ahora?Great! Can you send it to me now?
- DanielSí, te mando el guion por correo.Yes, I'll send the script to you by email.
- ElenaGracias, lo leeré esta noche.Thanks, I will read it tonight.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry guion, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guion, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
