Peli (en. Movie)

/ˈpeli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Cinematic work presented on screen.

Yesterday I saw an action movie at the cinema.

Ayer vi una peli de acción en el cine.

Story narrated in an audiovisual format.

The new horror movie has received many positive reviews.

La nueva peli de terror ha recibido muchas críticas positivas.

Movie in digital or physical format.

I have several movies in my DVD collection.

Tengo varias pelis en mi colección de DVD.

The term 'peli' is an abbreviation of 'película', which comes from the Latin 'pellicula', meaning 'skin' or 'coat'.

go to the movies

Attend a screening of a movie.

ir al cine

watch a movie

Watch a film.

ver una peli

premiere movie

A film that is screened for the first time.

peli de estreno

film

Cinematic work.

película

documentary

Film that presents facts or realities.

documental

short film

Short duration film.

corto

Cult film

That director is famous for his cult films.

Ese director es famoso por sus pelis de culto.

Blockbuster film

The blockbuster film of the year has grossed millions.

La peli taquillera del año ha recaudado millones.

Animated film

I love animated films, like those from Disney.

Me encantan las pelis de animación, como las de Disney.