How to Say "cartoons" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cartoons” is “dibujos” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2neutral/informal
animated television shows or films
Examples
Me encantaba ver **dibujos** cuando era pequeño.
I loved watching **cartoons** when I was little.
Pon los **dibujos** para que los niños se entretengan.
Put on the **cartoons** so the children are entertained.
The Short Form
This meaning is a shortened version of the full phrase dibujos animados (animated drawings), but in daily life, people almost always drop animados.
Confusing 'Cartoons' and 'Comics'
Mistake: “Using **dibujos** when you mean a comic book or strip.”
Correction: Use *cómics* or *tiras cómicas* for comic strips. **Dibujos** usually refers to animated TV/film.
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