Telenovela
noun
A telenovela is a type of melodramatic television series, often produced in Latin America, characterized by serialized storytelling and containing romantic themes.
She spent the afternoon watching her favorite telenovela.
Often appears as...
- popular telenovela
- telenovela star
Usage tips
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Spanish-language television, romantic drama, melodrama
noun
A telenovela is a type of melodramatic television series, often produced in Latin America, characterized by serialized storytelling and containing romantic themes.
She spent the afternoon watching her favorite telenovela.
Often appears as...
- popular telenovela
- telenovela star
Usage tips
Neutral
Spanish-language television, romantic drama, melodrama
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural reference
Understanding telenovelas can enhance appreciation of Latin American culture and media.
'This telenovela showcases rich cultural traditions.'
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion
Telenovelas often evoke strong emotional responses from audiences.
'That telenovela made me cry every episode.'
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative structure
Telenovelas typically follow a specific format of episodic storytelling, making them different from standard serial dramas.
'In telenovelas, characters often face dramatic twists.'
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural reference
Understanding telenovelas can enhance appreciation of Latin American culture and media.
'This telenovela showcases rich cultural traditions.'
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion
Telenovelas often evoke strong emotional responses from audiences.
'That telenovela made me cry every episode.'
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative structure
Telenovelas typically follow a specific format of episodic storytelling, making them different from standard serial dramas.
'In telenovelas, characters often face dramatic twists.'
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural reference
Understanding telenovelas can enhance appreciation of Latin American culture and media.
'This telenovela showcases rich cultural traditions.'
Pro Tip 2/3Emotion
Telenovelas often evoke strong emotional responses from audiences.
'That telenovela made me cry every episode.'
Pro Tip 3/3Narrative structure
Telenovelas typically follow a specific format of episodic storytelling, making them different from standard serial dramas.
'In telenovelas, characters often face dramatic twists.'
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