Novela (en. Novel)

/noˈβe.la/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A work of fiction that presents fictional characters and events.

The novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' is a classic of literature.

La novela 'Cien años de soledad' es un clásico de la literatura.

A set of dramatic episodes broadcast periodically, often on television.

The novel I was watching last night has an unexpected twist in the plot.

La novela que estaba viendo anoche tiene un giro inesperado en la trama.

It is a genre that allows for deeper exploration of the psychology of the characters and the complexities of the plot.

I prefer to read mystery novels that keep me intrigued.

Prefiero leer novelas de misterio que me mantengan intrigado.

From the Italian 'novella', which means 'news' or 'narration'.

romance novel

A novel centered on a romantic story.

novela de amor

graphic novel

A work that combines narrative and graphic art, similar to an extended comic.

novela gráfica

short novel

A literary work shorter than a conventional novel.

novela corta

short stories

Brief narratives that generally have a single plot.

cuentos

biography

A work that narrates the life of a person.

biografía

essay

A literary form that explores a theme from a personal perspective.

ensayo

Television series based on a narrative format.

That novel is very trendy right now.

Esa novela está muy de moda en este momento.

A dramatic or exaggerated situation in real life.

Don't tell me more, this sounds like a novel.

No me cuentes más, esto parece una novela.