Film (en. Film)

/fɪlm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Cinematic work that can be fiction or non-fiction.
I saw a very interesting movie at the cinema.
Vi una película muy interesante en el cine.
Light-sensitive material used for photography or film.
The photographer loaded the camera with a new roll of film.
El fotógrafo cargó la cámara con un nuevo rollo de film.

Etymology

From the English 'film', which means movie.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to watch a movie
Attending a screening of a cinematographic work.
ver una película
cult film
Film that has a very loyal following.
película de culto
movie premiere
Inaugural screening of a new cinematographic work.
estreno de película

Related Words

cinema
Place where movies are projected.
cine
acting
The art of interpreting a character in a movie.
actuación
directing
The art of guiding and overseeing the creation of a movie.
dirección

Slang Meanings

Low-budget movie.
That was a bad film; it's not worth watching.
Esa fue una film mala, no vale la pena verla.
Referring to a very popular movie.
That new film is breaking box office records.
Esa nueva film está rompiendo récords en taquilla.