Universal Studios
/unibeɾsal studjos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "universal studios" is translated into Spanish as Universal Studios.
Universal Studios is the name of the famous film studio and theme park brand.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word universal is used as a legal term to describe a 'universal heir' heredero universal, someone who inherits all of a deceased person's assets and debts.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people refer to the film industry as el séptimo arte or 'the seventh art', a term frequently used when discussing the prestige of studios like Universal Studios.
- If you were to translate the concept of a 'universal' studio into Spanish as estudio universal, a native speaker might think you are describing a studio that is available to everyone rather than a famous brand.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría visitar Universal Studios.I would like to visit Universal Studios.
- Los parques de Universal Studios son muy divertidos.The Universal Studios parks are very fun.
- Mañana iremos a Universal Studios en Orlando.Tomorrow we will go to Universal Studios in Orlando.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are planning a vacation trip.
- María¿Quieres ir a Universal Studios este verano?Do you want to go to Universal Studios this summer?
- AlejandroSí, me encantaría ir contigo, María.Yes, I would love to go with you, María.
- MaríaEntonces, compraré las entradas para Universal Studios.Then, I will buy the tickets for Universal Studios.
- AlejandroPerfecto, será un viaje increíble.Perfect, it will be an incredible trip.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
