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telenovela

teh-luh-nuh-VEH-luh

Telenovela (noun) means a television soap opera, typically from Latin America, presented as a limited series rather than an ongoing show. Example: “The telenovela became a huge hit across the region.”

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A television soap opera, typically from Latin America, presented as a limited series rather than an ongoing show.
"The telenovela became a huge hit across the region."

How to use telenovela

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Latin American-style TV soap opera, usually with a set number of episodes rather than running indefinitely.

Common pairings
watch a telenovela telenovela star

Word forms

telenovelas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from Spanish telenovela.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “telenovela” mean?

The word “telenovela” means a television soap opera, typically from Latin America, presented as a limited series rather than an ongoing show. In plain terms, a Latin American-style TV soap opera, usually with a set number of episodes rather than running indefinitely.

How do you pronounce “telenovela”?

“Telenovela” is pronounced teh-luh-nuh-VEH-luh (/ˌtɛlənəˈvɛlə/ in IPA).

How do you use “telenovela” in a sentence?

Here is “telenovela” used in a sentence: “The telenovela became a huge hit across the region.”

What part of speech is “telenovela”?

“Telenovela” is a noun.

Where does the word “telenovela” come from?

The word “telenovela” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish telenovela.

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