telenovela

telenovela

A 'telenovela' is a type of a limited-run television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The term translates literally to 'television novel'. Its contents typically involve melodramatic storylines which are designed to captivate audiences with intrigue, passion, calamity and hints of comedy. Telenovelas differ from soap operas in that they usually end after a predetermined run, typically less than one year.

Example sentences using: telenovela

Me gusta ver una telenovela cada noche.

I like to watch a soap opera every night.

This phrase expresses a personal preference for watching a soap opera on a daily basis.

La telenovela que están transmitiendo es muy popular.

The soap opera they are airing is very popular.

This sentence points out the popularity of a particular soap opera currently being broadcast.

Ayer terminé de ver una telenovela emocionante.

Yesterday I finished watching an exciting soap opera.

This example indicates that the speaker recently completed watching a thrilling soap opera.