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serie

SEH-ree-eh/ˈse.ɾje/

TV series

Also: show
NounfA1
A cozy living room scene with a large television screen displaying a sequence of small, identical star icons, representing a TV series.

📝 In Action

¿Viste la nueva serie de ciencia ficción?

A1

Did you see the new science fiction series?

Mi serie favorita tiene diez episodios por temporada.

A2

My favorite show has ten episodes per season.

Queremos hacer un maratón de la serie este fin de semana.

A2

We want to binge-watch the show this weekend.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • programa (program)
  • miniserie (miniseries)

Common Collocations

  • ver una serie – to watch a series
  • maratón de series – series marathon (binge-watching)

series

Also: sequence, set
NounfB1
A winding, colorful path stretching across a landscape. Along the path, three distinct objects—a red apple, a blue book, and a yellow feather—are placed one after the other, showing succession.

📝 In Action

La caída de la bolsa provocó una serie de problemas económicos.

B1

The stock market crash caused a series of economic problems.

El museo exhibe una serie de obras de arte del siglo pasado.

B1

The museum exhibits a set of artworks from the last century.

Necesitamos analizar toda la serie de datos antes de tomar una decisión.

B2

We need to analyze the whole sequence of data before making a decision.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sucesión (succession)
  • cadena (chain)

Common Collocations

  • una serie de factores – a series of factors
  • una serie interminable – an endless series

series, set

Also: heat
NounfB2
A simplified illustration of a sports arena background with two opposing flags, one red and one blue. Below them, small golden trophies are distributed, showing a tally of multiple matches played in a series.

📝 In Action

Si ganan el partido de hoy, aseguran la serie eliminatoria.

B2

If they win today's game, they secure the playoff series.

El atleta debe completar tres series de veinte sentadillas.

B2

The athlete must complete three sets of twenty squats.

Corrió tan rápido que ganó su serie en la semifinal.

C1

He ran so fast that he won his heat in the semifinal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ronda (round)
  • repetición (repetition)

Common Collocations

  • una serie final – a championship series
  • hacer una serie de ejercicios – to do a set of exercises

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "serie" in Spanish:

heat→sequence→series→set→show→tv series→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: serie

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the feminine article with 'serie'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
serial(sequential) — Adjective
seriado(serialized) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
ferieimperie
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *series*, which meant 'row,' 'chain,' or 'succession.' This root word has always implied a sequence or connection of items, which is why it applies equally to TV shows, events, and math problems today.

First recorded: 15th century (as a borrowed term)

Cognates (Related words)

English: seriesFrench: série

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'serie' feminine if it doesn't end in -a?

Spanish noun gender rules have exceptions! 'Serie' is a feminine noun, inherited that way from Latin. You must always use 'la' or 'una' before it, regardless of its ending.

Can I use 'serie' to talk about a comic book or graphic novel?

Yes, absolutely. The word 'serie' (meaning a set or collection) is perfectly appropriate for a series of books, comics, or graphic novels.