televisivo
“televisivo” means “television” in Spanish (as an adjective describing something related to the industry).
television, TV
Also: broadcast
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Este es el mejor programa televisivo del año.
A2This is the best television show of the year.
Muchos actores prefieren el cine al medio televisivo.
B1Many actors prefer movies over the television medium.
La empresa busca nuevas estrellas para su próximo proyecto televisivo.
B2The company is looking for new stars for its next TV project.
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Quick Quiz: televisivo
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How do you say 'a television production'?
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Formed by combining 'televisión' with the suffix '-ivo' (which means 'related to'). 'Tele' comes from Greek meaning 'far' and 'visión' from Latin meaning 'sight'.
First recorded: 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'televisivo' to talk about the TV in my living room?
No, for the physical device, you should use 'el televisor' or 'la televisión'. 'Televisivo' is only for describing things related to the industry or broadcast.
What is the difference between 'televisivo' and 'televisado'?
'Televisivo' means relating to television in general (like a 'TV format'). 'Televisado' means that a specific event is actually being broadcast on air right now or was recorded for air.
Is it a formal word?
It is neutral. You'll hear it in casual conversation about shows, but also in serious news reports about the media industry.