vídeo
/ˈbidjo/masculine
The Spanish word for film clip is video or vídeo.
Meaning: film clip (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vídeo | /ˈbidjo/ /ˈbideo/ |
masculine |
| video | /biˈdeo/ | masculine |
Both forms are masculine nouns used to refer to a film clip.
Which one should you use?
The two forms are distinguished by their accentuation. vídeo includes an accent on the first syllable, while video is written without an accent.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The spelling vídeo is the standard form used in Spain. In most of Latin America, the standard spelling is video.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbidjo/
Did you know?
- Although it is a modern word, video traces its lineage back to the Proto-Indo-European root *weyd-, which is the same ancestor for the English word 'wit'.
- While video refers to a clip, Spanish speakers use the word película for a feature-length movie. Calling a professional cinema film a video can make it sound like a home movie or a short amateur clip.
- The word video is a linguistic 'cousin' to the common Spanish verb ver, which means 'to see'. Both words evolved from the same original root.
Examples in context
- Tom vio el video.Tom saw the video.This sentence shows how to use the form video when talking about seeing a clip.Tatoeba #2009257 by hayastan, translation #1867937 by CK
- Te haré un vídeo.I will make a video for you.This sentence shows how to use the form vídeo when talking about making a clip.Tatoeba #5566721 by swyter, translation #1677142 by CM
- Yo paré el video.I stopped the video.This sentence shows how to use the form video when talking about stopping a clip.Tatoeba #13932984 by BenjaBesings_14, translation #5958392 by CK
- ¿Has visto el vídeo que compartieron en la reunión?Have you seen the video they shared in the meeting?
- El profesor mostró el video durante la conferencia.The professor showed the video during the conference.
- ¡Mira este videoclip de la última canción de mi banda favorita!Check out this music video of my favorite band's latest song!
- ¿Quieres jugar un videojuego después de cenar?Do you want to play a video game after dinner?
- 113 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are watching a clip on a smartphone.
- DanielMira este vídeo corto.Look at this short video.
- ElenaEs un vídeo muy divertido.It is a very funny video.
- Daniel¿Dónde encontraste el vídeo?Where did you find the video?
- ElenaLo vi en internet.I saw it on the internet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “video” translations and entries vídeo, video, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
