diaporama
/djapoˈɾama/masculine
The English phrase 'slideshow' can be translated into Spanish using the masculine noun diaporama. Wiktionary also lists slideshow.
Meaning: presentation with a sequence of images (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| diaporama | /djapoˈɾama/ | masculine |
| slideshow | masculine |
A slideshow refers to a presentation consisting of a sequence of images.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, such as Mexico or Argentina, the term proyección de diapositivas is used to mean 'slide projection'.
How do you pronounce it?
/djapoˈɾama/
Did you know?
- The word diapositiva comes from the Greek root for 'through' and 'place', describing how light passes through a transparent slide.
- In some regional contexts, the word lámina might be used to describe a single slide or a sheet of information. While it literally means 'sheet' or 'lamina', it serves as a functional synonym in educational settings.
- While diaporama is technically correct, it sounds quite archaic and academic to a modern Spanish speaker. Most people in a professional or casual setting would simply refer to the images themselves using the word diapositivas.
Examples in context
- Mañana vamos a presentar una presentación de diapositivas sobre el proyecto.Tomorrow we are going to present a slideshow about the project.
- ¡No te pierdas nuestra presentación en imágenes sobre la historia del arte! Será muy didáctica.Don't miss our slideshow about the history of art! It will be very educational.
- En primer lugar, les mostraré una presentación de diapositivas para introducir el tema. Además, analizaremos los resultados obtenidos. Finalmente, responderemos a sus preguntas.Firstly, I will show you a slideshow to introduce the topic. Besides, we will analyze the obtained results. Finally, we will answer your questions.
- El diaporama es muy colorido.The slideshow is very colorful.
- ¿Viste el diaporama de las vacaciones?Did you see the vacation slideshow?
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a class project.
- SofíaSofía, ¿ya viste el diaporama de Alejandro?Sofía, have you seen Alejandro's slideshow yet?
- AlejandroNo, ¿está bien organizado?No, is it well organized?
- SofíaSí, el diaporama es muy profesional.Yes, the slideshow is very professional.
- AlejandroQué bueno, voy a verlo ahora.That's great, I'm going to watch it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slideshow” translations and entries diaporama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
