How to Say "soap operas" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “soap operas” is “novelas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2informal
TV dramas or telenovelas
Examples
Mi abuela nunca se pierde sus novelas de la tarde.
My grandmother never misses her afternoon soap operas.
¡No me vengas con tus novelas!
Don't come to me with your dramas/stories!
Shortened Form
This is a 'clipped' version of 'telenovelas,' treated as its own word in casual speech.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.