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guión

/gwee-OHN/

script

A thick, black-bound document resembling a movie script, lying open on a wooden table, showing only blank lines of dialogue.

Guión as a script for a performance.

guión(noun)

mB1

script

?

for a movie, play, or show

,

screenplay

?

specifically for cinema

Also:

teleplay

?

television script

📝 In Action

El guión de la película ganó un premio importante.

B1

The script of the movie won an important award.

Están buscando un guionista para reescribir la escena final.

B2

They are looking for a screenwriter to rewrite the final scene.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • libreto (libretto/book)

Common Collocations

  • escribir un guión – to write a script
  • guión de radio – radio script

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun

Remember that 'guión' is always masculine, so you must use 'el guión' or 'un guión'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Script vs. Book

Mistake: "Using 'libro' when referring to a movie script."

Correction: 'Guión' refers to the blueprint for a performance. 'Libro' is usually a novel or textbook.

⭐ Usage Tips

Contextual Use

This meaning is most often used in creative arts and media production contexts.

A single, short, centered horizontal black line (a hyphen) floating against a plain white background.

Guión as a hyphen, the short line used to connect words or syllables.

guión(noun)

mA2

hyphen

?

short line (-)

,

dash

?

longer line (—)

Also:

backslash

?

computer term (only sometimes, usually 'barra inversa')

📝 In Action

Olvidaste poner el guión entre 'cien' y 'mil'.

A2

You forgot to put the hyphen between 'one hundred' and 'thousand'.

Para separar las sílabas, usamos un guión.

B1

To separate the syllables, we use a hyphen.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • guión bajo – underscore (_)
  • guión medio – hyphen (-)

💡 Grammar Points

Punctuation Terminology

In Spanish, the short hyphen (-) is often called 'guión' or 'guioncito', while the longer dash (—) used for dialogue or interruptions is usually called 'raya'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Digital Use

When typing or giving computer instructions, 'guión' is the standard word for the short line used in email addresses or web links.

A simple visual representation of a plan or outline, showing three main points with two indented sub-points under each, drawn on a clean piece of paper.

Guión as an outline or summary plan.

guión(noun)

mB2

outline

?

a summary plan

,

agenda

?

list of topics for a meeting

Also:

plan

?

general scheme

📝 In Action

El guión de la conferencia incluye tres oradores principales.

B2

The conference outline includes three main speakers.

Prepara un guión con los puntos clave antes de hablar.

C1

Prepare an outline with the key points before speaking.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • esquema (scheme/diagram)
  • programa (program/schedule)

Common Collocations

  • seguir el guión – to follow the plan/agenda

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

Use this meaning when referring to a structured, formal plan, especially for speeches, lectures, or meetings.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: guión

Question 1 of 1

Which meaning of 'guión' is used in the following sentence: 'Asegúrate de incluir un guión bajo en tu nombre de usuario.'

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Word Family

guionista(screenwriter) - noun
guiar(to guide) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'guión' sometimes appear written without an accent mark, as 'guion'?

Historically, 'guion' was considered a single syllable word (a monosyllable) and did not require an accent mark. However, the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) now recommends writing it with the accent mark ('guión') to reflect the two-syllable pronunciation (gui-ÓN), though both spellings are still commonly accepted.