How to Say "series" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “series” is “serie” — use 'serie' for a general succession of events or a sequence of related items, especially when the connection is abstract or general..
serie
SEH-ree-eh/ˈse.ɾje/
Examples
La caída de la bolsa provocó una serie de problemas económicos.
The stock market crash caused a series of economic problems.
El museo exhibe una serie de obras de arte del siglo pasado.
The museum exhibits a set of artworks from the last century.
Necesitamos analizar toda la serie de datos antes de tomar una decisión.
We need to analyze the whole sequence of data before making a decision.
Si ganan el partido de hoy, aseguran la serie eliminatoria.
If they win today's game, they secure the playoff series.
Singular Subject, Plural Meaning
Even though 'serie' means 'many things' (a series of events), the word 'serie' itself is singular. The verb should match: 'La serie de eventos fue larga' (The series of events was long).
serie
SEH-ree-eh/ˈse.ɾje/
Examples
Si ganan el partido de hoy, aseguran la serie eliminatoria.
If they win today's game, they secure the playoff series.
La caída de la bolsa provocó una serie de problemas económicos.
The stock market crash caused a series of economic problems.
El museo exhibe una serie de obras de arte del siglo pasado.
The museum exhibits a set of artworks from the last century.
Necesitamos analizar toda la serie de datos antes de tomar una decisión.
We need to analyze the whole sequence of data before making a decision.
Singular Subject, Plural Meaning
Even though 'serie' means 'many things' (a series of events), the word 'serie' itself is singular. The verb should match: 'La serie de eventos fue larga' (The series of events was long).
colección
Examples
Mi abuelo tiene una colección increíble de relojes antiguos.
My grandfather has an incredible collection of antique watches.
secuencia
seh-KWEHN-seeah/seˈkwen.sja/
Examples
Debemos seguir la secuencia de pasos para armar el mueble.
We must follow the sequence of steps to assemble the furniture.
Esa secuencia de baile fue muy difícil de memorizar.
That dance sequence was very difficult to memorize.
La secuencia de apertura de la película es impresionante.
The opening sequence (or scene) of the movie is impressive.
Always Feminine
'Secuencia' is a feminine noun, so you always use feminine words before it, like the article 'la' or the number 'una' (e.g., 'la secuencia', 'una secuencia larga').
Mistaking Gender
Mistake: “El secuencia”
Correction: La secuencia. Even though it ends in '-a,' some people mistakenly think it sounds masculine. Always remember 'la secuencia.'
batería
Examples
El doctor nos sometió a una batería de pruebas médicas.
The doctor submitted us to a series of medical tests.
cadena
/kah-DEH-nah//kaˈðena/
Examples
La cadena de eventos que llevó a la crisis fue larga y compleja.
The chain of events that led to the crisis was long and complex.
El error inicial desencadenó una cadena de reacciones inesperadas.
The initial mistake triggered a chain of unexpected reactions.
Figurative Use
This meaning uses the idea of a physical chain to describe how one event leads directly to the next, linking them together.
ciclo
SEE-kloh/ˈθiklo/ (Spain), /ˈsiklo/ (Latin America)
Examples
Asistimos al ciclo de conferencias sobre historia antigua.
We attended the series of lectures on ancient history.
El cineclub presentará un ciclo de películas de Almodóvar.
The film club will present a series/run of Almodóvar films.
circuito
seer-KWEE-toh/siɾˈkwito/
Examples
Ella es una figura importante en el circuito de arte contemporáneo de la ciudad.
She is an important figure in the city's contemporary art network (circuit).
El juez viajó por todo el circuito judicial cubriendo varios casos.
The judge traveled throughout the judicial circuit covering several cases.
Serie vs. Secuencia
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