spin-off
/spinoff/from spelling rules
The English phrase spinoff can be translated into Spanish as spin-off.
The term refers to a new television show or movie that focuses on a character or theme from a previous work. In Spanish, you can use the anglicism spin-off or the descriptive phrase serie derivada.
Which one should you use?
The term spin-off is an anglicism used in entertainment media. In contrast, serie derivada is a more formal and descriptive way to express the same concept. If you want to specify the connection to the original work, use the construction serie derivada de… followed by the name of the original production.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
spin-off is an informal anglicism commonly used within the Spanish-speaking media and entertainment industries. serie derivada is the formal way to express this idea.
How does it change in a sentence?
When specifying the source of the spinoff, use the structure serie derivada de [original work].
How do you pronounce it?
/spinoff/
Did you know?
- Although spin-off is common, it is often pronounced with a Spanish accent, sometimes sounding more like espín-of because Spanish speakers often add a prosthetic 'e' before words starting with 's' and a consonant.
- In some Latin American countries, people may use the term secuela for both sequels and spinoffs, even though secuela technically refers to a direct continuation of a story.
- If a series is a spiritual successor rather than a direct narrative continuation, Spanish speakers might use sucesor espiritual instead of serie derivada.
Examples in context
- La nueva serie de televisión es una derivación del programa popular.The new TV series is a spinoff of the popular program.
- ¡No te pierdas la nueva serie derivada de tu programa favorito!Don't miss the new spinoff series of your favorite show!
- Ese spin-off es muy popular.That spin-off is very popular.
- Están haciendo un spin-off de la película.They are making a spin-off of the movie.
- No me gustó el nuevo spin-off.I didn't like the new spin-off.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a TV show.
- AlejandroHe visto el tráiler del nuevo spin-off.I saw the trailer for the new spinoff.
- MaríaYo también, María piensa que se ve genial.Me too, María thinks it looks great.
- Alejandro¿Crees que será mejor que la serie original?Do you think it will be better than the original series?
- MaríaNo lo sé, pero espero que sí.I don't know, but I hope so.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
