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spin-off in Spanish

spin-off in Spanish is esqueje, obra derivada — spin-off means a television programme, film or book built around a character, setting or idea taken from an existing one.

spin-off in Spanish

esqueje
noun
(fiction) A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.
obra derivada
noun
(fiction) A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.

What does "spin-off" mean?

  1. noun A television programme, film or book built around a character, setting or idea taken from an existing one.
    "The show began as a spin-off and ended up more popular than the original."
  2. noun A company created by separating part of a larger business into an independent entity, usually with shares handed to the existing shareholders.
    "The semiconductor arm was floated as a spin-off in the spring."
  3. noun An unintended but useful by-product of some other activity.
    "Non-stick coating is often cited as a spin-off of the space programme."
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spin-off in a sentence

  • The show began as a spin-off and ended up more popular than the original.
  • A spin-off following the younger sister was announced last week.
  • The semiconductor arm was floated as a spin-off in the spring.
  • Non-stick coating is often cited as a spin-off of the space programme.

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What is "spin-off" in Spanish?

"spin-off" in Spanish is esqueje, obra derivada. spin-off means: A television programme, film or book built around a character, setting or idea taken from an existing one.

How do you use "spin-off" in a sentence?

Example: "The show began as a spin-off and ended up more popular than the original." In Spanish, "spin-off" is esqueje, obra derivada.

Are there other ways to say "spin-off" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "spin-off": esqueje, obra derivada.

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