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How to Say "episode" in Spanish

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episodio

eh-pee-SOH-dyoh/e.piˈso.ðjo/

nounA1general
Use 'episodio' for any part of a series, including television shows, podcasts, or even a specific event within a larger narrative.
A colorful storybook illustration showing a series of four identical closed books on a shelf. One book is slightly pulled out and open to show a simple drawing inside, symbolizing a single episode in a series.

Examples

¿Viste el nuevo episodio de tu serie favorita?

Did you watch the new episode of your favorite series?

El episodio final fue muy emocionante.

The final episode was very exciting.

Cada episodio del podcast dura una hora.

Each episode of the podcast lasts one hour.

Gender Rule Followed

Even though 'episodio' comes from Greek, it follows the standard Spanish rule: words ending in -o are almost always masculine, so we use 'el' (el episodio).

Confusing 'Episodio' and 'Capítulo'

Mistake: “Using 'episodio' for a book chapter.”

Correction: While sometimes interchangeable, 'capítulo' is much more common for a book, while 'episodio' is preferred for TV or streaming series.

capítulo

nounA1general
Use 'capítulo' primarily for a chapter in a book, but it is also frequently used for a specific part or episode of a TV series, especially when emphasizing its sequential nature.

Examples

Terminé el libro, pero el último capítulo fue muy triste.

I finished the book, but the last chapter was very sad.

entrega

en-TREH-gah/enˈtɾe.ɣa/

nounB1general
Use 'entrega' when referring to a specific installment or part of a larger, ongoing series, particularly in the context of movies, video games, or a collection of works.
A slightly tilted stack of three identical, brightly colored books, emphasizing the single top book as one volume in a series.

Examples

La tercera entrega de la saga de películas fue la más popular.

The third installment of the movie saga was the most popular.

Cada entrega de la revista viene con un regalo diferente.

Each installment of the magazine comes with a different gift.

Episodio vs. Capítulo

Learners often confuse 'episodio' and 'capítulo' because both can refer to parts of a TV series. Remember that 'capítulo' is the standard word for a book chapter, but it's also common for TV episodes. 'Episodio' is a more general and universally safe term for any part of a series, including podcasts.

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