viendo una película
/bjendo una pelikula/from spelling rules
The English phrase "watching a movie" is translated into Spanish as viendo una película.
This phrase refers to the act of viewing a motion picture for entertainment. While you may see the infinitive ver una película (to watch a movie) used to name the activity, viendo una película describes the action as it is happening.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the gerund viendo (watching) and the noun phrase una película (a movie).
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, it is more natural and common to use the verb ver when watching movies or television. Although mirar can also mean "to look at," using mirar una película is less common in this context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the gerund viendo (watching) to express a continuous action.
Did you know?
- The word película literally means 'little skin'. It refers to the thin strip of celluloid film that was historically used to record movies.
- In some Latin American countries, película can be used colloquially to describe a situation that is overly dramatic or an exaggerated story.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you are 'viendo una película' in a cinema, you might use the word el cine to refer to both the film and the theater itself.
Examples in context
- Estoy viendo una película.I'm watching a movie.This sentence is useful for expressing that you are currently watching a movie using viendo una película.Tatoeba #1669059 by marcelostockle, translation #3667147 by _undertoad
- Estamos viendo una película.We're watching a movie.This sentence is useful for expressing that we are currently watching a movie using viendo una película.Tatoeba #2972939 by hayastan, translation #2546275 by CK
- Él está viendo una película.He's watching a movie.This sentence is useful for expressing that he is currently watching a movie using viendo una película.Tatoeba #13703035 by ecorralest101, translation #13703030 by araneo
- Me gustaría ver una película esta tarde.I would like to watch a movie this afternoon.
- Todos los invitados asistieron a la proyección de cine del último éxito de taquilla.All the guests attended the movie screening of the latest box office hit.
- El director invitó a todos los críticos a ver una película antes de su estreno oficial.The director invited all the critics to watch a movie before its official release.
- En nuestra próxima reunión, propondré la idea de asistir a una proyección de cine para el equipo.During our next meeting, I will suggest the idea of attending a movie screening for the team.
- Vamos a poner una película para pasar la tarde.Let's put on a movie to spend the afternoon.
- ¿Quieres poner una película de terror esta noche?Do you want to play a horror movie tonight?
- Tenemos tiempo libre, ¿por qué no echamos una peli?We have free time, why don't we watch a movie?
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking on the phone at home.
- Elena¿Qué haces, Mateo?What are you doing, Mateo?
- MateoEstoy viendo una película en la sala.I am watching a movie in the living room.
- Elena¡Qué bien! ¿Es divertida?Nice! Is it fun?
- MateoSí, es muy emocionante.Yes, it is very exciting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries película, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
