The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is the title used in Spanish for the popular comic book and television series about a zombie apocalypse.
However, you may also hear the term Los Caminantes used to refer to the zombies themselves or the show informally.
Which one should you use?
Los Caminantes is an informal way to refer to the zombies or the series, translating to 'The Walkers'.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word caminante is most famously linked to the poetry of Antonio Machado, who wrote that 'the walker' creates the path by walking.
- While Los Caminantes is common, some Spanish-speaking fans use zombis, which is the officially adapted spelling of the English 'zombies' approved by the Royal Spanish Academy.
- If you call a person a caminante in a non-apocalypse context, you are calling them a 'wayfarer' or a 'pilgrim', which sounds much more noble than a 'dead person'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la serie de The Walking Dead.I love the series The Walking Dead.
- ¿Ya terminaste de leer The Walking Dead?Have you finished reading The Walking Dead yet?
- The Walking Dead es un poco aterradora.The Walking Dead is a little scary.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing what to watch on TV.
- Mateo¿Quieres ver The Walking Dead esta noche?Do you want to watch The Walking Dead tonight?
- ElenaSí, me gusta mucho esa serie.Yes, I like that series a lot.
- MateoPerfecto, prepararé unas palomitas para ti.Perfect, I will prepare some popcorn for you.
- ElenaGracias, Mateo, eres muy amable.Thanks, Mateo, you are very kind.
