How to Say "screenplay" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “screenplay” is “guión” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
specifically for cinema
Examples
El guión de la película ganó un premio importante.
The script of the movie won an important award.
Están buscando un guionista para reescribir la escena final.
They are looking for a screenwriter to rewrite the final scene.
Masculine Noun
Remember that 'guión' is always masculine, so you must use 'el guión' or 'un guión'.
Confusing Script vs. Book
Mistake: “Using 'libro' when referring to a movie script.”
Correction: 'Guión' refers to the blueprint for a performance. 'Libro' is usually a novel or textbook.
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