ver la película
/beɾ la pelikula/from spelling rules
The English phrase "watch the movie" is translated into Spanish as ver la película.
This phrase is used to describe the act of viewing a motion picture on a screen.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb ver (to see), the definite article la (the) and the noun película (movie).
Which one should you use?
While English distinguishes between the verbs 'see' and 'watch', Spanish typically uses the single verb ver for both seeing and watching a movie. In some Latin American regions, mirar la película is used as a synonym for ver la película.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the informal command Mirá la película is used to say "Watch the movie".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express that you will watch the movie in the future, you can use the future tense form veré la película.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for movie, película, comes from the Latin word for 'little skin'. This refers to the thin strips of celluloid film used in early cinema.
- While ver la película is the standard phrase, Spanish speakers often use the word peli as a common, shortened slang version of película in casual conversation.
- In Spanish, the word película is also used to describe a thin film or membrane, such as a layer of oil on water.
Examples in context
- Tom no quería ver la película.Tom didn't want to watch the movie.This sentence shows how to use the phrase in a negative statement about someone's desire.Tatoeba #10106234 by manufrutos, translation #10099128 by Ergulis
- Antes de la reunión, asegúrate de ver la película recomendada por el director.Before the meeting, make sure to watch the movie recommended by the director.
- ¡Vamos al cine esta noche! Mira la película de acción que te recomendé.Let's go to the movies tonight! Watch the action movie I recommended to you.
- Te traje una película nueva. Échale un vistazo y me cuentas qué te parece.I brought you a new movie. Take a look at it and let me know what you think.
- Vamos a ver la película ahora.We are going to watch the movie now.
- ¿Quieres ver la película conmigo?Do you want to watch the movie with me?
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are deciding what to do at home.
- AlejandroElena, ¿tienes tiempo para ver la película?Elena, do you have time to watch the movie?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro. Podemos empezar ahora mismo.Yes, Alejandro. We can start right now.
- AlejandroPerfecto, voy a buscar las palomitas.Perfect, I'm going to get the popcorn.
- ElenaApúrate para que podamos ver la película pronto.Hurry up so that we can watch the movie soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, película, ver, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
