spoiler
/ˈspoileɾ/masculine
The English word 'spoiler' can be translated into Spanish as espóiler or spoiler.
Meaning: document, review or comment that discloses (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| spoiler | /ˈspoileɾ/ /esˈpoileɾ/ |
masculine |
| espóiler | /esˈpoileɾ/ | masculine |
In Spanish, a spoiler refers to a document, review or comment that discloses.
Which one should you use?
The term spoiler is the direct English spelling and is commonly used in informal digital contexts like social media or internet forums.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The English spelling spoiler is especially common in informal digital environments. In informal speech, if you want to say you are spoiling a surprise, you might use the verb arruinar (to ruin).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈspoileɾ/
Did you know?
- While espóiler is used for plot reveals, Spanish speakers use the word destripar (literally 'to gut') to describe the act of spoiling a story.
- Although espóiler is used for media, Spanish has a separate word, alerón, to describe the physical spoiler on a car.
- Both espóiler and spoiler share an ancestry with the Latin word spolium, which referred to 'spoils' or 'booty' taken during war.
Examples in context
- El espóiler de cómo va a morir el personaje principal ya se reveló en televisión.The spoiler of how the main character is going to die has already been revealed on televisionThis example shows how to use espóiler to describe a revealed detail on television.
- Por favor, evita hacer revelaciones sobre la trama.Please refrain from making any revelations about the plot.
- No quiero darte un spoiler, pero el final te dejará sorprendido/a.I don't want to give you a spoiler, but the ending will leave you amazed.
- No arruines el final para los demás, mantenlo en secreto.Don't spoil the ending for others, keep it a secret.
- No me des un spoiler de la película.Don't give me a spoiler for the movie.
- Ese comentario en internet es un spoiler total.That comment on the internet is a total spoiler.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a new TV series in a cafe.
- Mateo¿Ya viste el último episodio de la serie?Did you watch the latest episode of the series already?
- ElenaNo, todavía no, y no quiero ningún spoiler.No, not yet, and I don't want any spoiler.
- MateoTranquila, Elena, no te diré nada importante.Don't worry, Elena, I won't tell you anything important.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo, prefiero la sorpresa.Thanks, Mateo, I prefer the surprise.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spoiler” translations and entries spoiler, espóiler, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries espóiler, spoiler, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
