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película policiaca

English translation of película policiaca

crime movie

The Spanish term 'película policiaca' translates as 'crime movie' in English. This refers to a genre of film that commonly centers around characters such as detectives, criminals, or police officers, and emphasizes the systematic investigation of crime by the protagonist. This genre is known for suspense-building elements and narratives involving intricate plots and mystery.


Example sentences using: película policiaca

Mi película policiaca favorita es 'El Silencio de los Corderos'.

English translation of Mi película policiaca favorita es 'El Silencio de los Corderos'.

My favorite detective movie is 'The Silence of the Lambs'.

This sentence is a basic statement of personal preference. The speaker is communicating that out of all detective movies, 'The Silence of the Lambs' is the one they like the most.

La película policiaca que vi ayer fue muy emocionante.

English translation of La película policiaca que vi ayer fue muy emocionante.

The detective movie I watched yesterday was very exciting.

This phrase describes the speaker's experience with a detective movie they've recently seen. They found the movie exciting, which can imply suspense, interest, or high levels of drama.

Después de ver esa película policiaca, no podía dejar de pensar en el misterio.

English translation of Después de ver esa película policiaca, no podía dejar de pensar en el misterio.

After watching that detective movie, I couldn't stop thinking about the mystery.

This sentence can be used in a discussion about the impact a movie has had on the speaker. It implies that the movie was so intriguing or suspenseful that the speaker kept thinking about it long after it ended.

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