Teletubbies
/teletubbjes/from spelling rules
The phrase "teletubbies" is translated into Spanish as Teletubbies.
Teletubbies refers to the name of the children's television series featuring four colorful characters.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term Los Teletubbies is often used.
How do you pronounce it?
/teletubbjes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish political commentary, Teletubbies is sometimes used as a derogatory term for politicians who are seen as infantile or completely detached from the struggles of real people.
- When describing the experience of watching the show, Spanish speakers may use the verb alucinar. This adds a connotation of being in a trance or experiencing something surreal and psychedelic.
- Despite being a global brand, the Spanish translation preserves the English 'ies' plural ending instead of changing it to a Spanish 'os' or 'as' plural.
Examples in context
- Los teletubbies me dan asco.The Teletubbies disgust me.This sentence is useful for expressing a feeling of disgust toward the Teletubbies.Tatoeba #5124588 by ecorralest101, translation #9943912 by Alairis
- Los Teletubbies son muy coloridos.The Teletubbies are very colorful.
- ¿Te gustan los Teletubbies?Do you like the Teletubbies?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are watching TV in the living room.
- AlejandroMira, están pasando los Teletubbies.Look, the Teletubbies are on.
- Lucía¡Qué lindos son los Teletubbies!The Teletubbies are so cute!
- AlejandroA mi sobrina le encantan.My niece loves them.
- LucíaEs un programa muy divertido.It is a very fun show.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
