How to Say "cinema" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cinema” is “cine” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Vamos al cine esta noche para ver la nueva película.
We are going to the movie theater tonight to see the new film.
El cine de mi barrio es muy antiguo pero tiene mucha personalidad.
The movie theater in my neighborhood is very old but has a lot of character.
¿Prefieres ir al cine o ver una serie en casa?
Do you prefer going to the movies or watching a series at home?
Always Masculine
Even though 'cine' ends in an 'e', it is always a masculine noun because it is a shortened form of 'cinematógrafo'. Use 'el cine'.
Using the wrong article
Mistake: “La cine está cerrado.”
Correction: El cine está cerrado. (Remember, it's always masculine: el.)
Other Meanings of “cine”
“cine” can also mean:
- The movie industry as a whole(B1)
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