filme
/FEEL-may/
film
A 'filme' can refer to a motion picture or movie.
📝 In Action
Este filme ganó el premio a la mejor fotografía.
B1This film won the award for best cinematography.
Vimos un filme clásico de terror anoche.
A2We saw a classic horror movie last night.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
Even though it ends in 'e', 'filme' is masculine, so you always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Filme vs. Película
Mistake: "Using 'filme' for every single movie conversation."
Correction: Use 'película' for general chatting. Use 'filme' if you want to sound a bit more professional or like a movie critic.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
You will see this word often in newspapers (the culture section) or during film festivals.
To 'filme' is the action of recording a movie.
📝 In Action
Espero que ella filme la boda.
B2I hope that she films the wedding.
Busco a alguien que filme mi corto.
B2I'm looking for someone who can film my short movie.
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Form
'Filme' is a special form of 'filmar' used when talking about doubts, wishes, or after saying 'it's important that...'
⭐ Usage Tips
Imperative use
You can use 'filme' as a polite command (usted) to tell someone to start recording.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: filme
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most common synonym for 'filme' in a casual conversation?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'filme' used in Latin America or Spain?
It is used in both! However, it often sounds more formal or technical than 'película' in both regions.
Is the plural 'filmes'?
Yes, to talk about more than one, you simply add an 's' to make 'filmes'.