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How to Say "trailer" in Spanish

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adelanto

ah-deh-LAHN-toha.ðe.ˈlan.to

nounB1general
Use 'adelanto' when referring to a short promotional video clip for an upcoming movie or show.
A small keyhole view showing a tiny glimpse of a lush garden behind a closed door.

Examples

¿Viste el adelanto de la nueva película?

Did you see the trailer for the new movie?

Aquí tienen un adelanto exclusivo del próximo episodio.

Here is an exclusive sneak peek of the next episode.

El adelanto informativo será a las cinco.

The news preview will be at five.

Specific to Media

While 'adelanto' means progress, in the world of TV and movies, it specifically refers to the clips we see before the release.

avance

ah-VAHN-sayaˈβanse

nounB1general
Use 'avance' for a preview or sneak peek of a movie, TV series, or sometimes even a product.
A cartoon viewer sitting in a dark theater, eagerly watching a movie screen that displays a bright, exciting, but incomplete glimpse of an adventure scene, representing a trailer.

Examples

Vi el avance de la nueva película y parece muy buena.

I saw the trailer for the new movie and it looks very good.

El noticiero mostró un avance de las noticias de mañana.

The news program showed a preview of tomorrow's news.

caravana

kah-rah-VAH-nahka.ɾaˈβa.na

nounA2general
Use 'caravana' for a recreational vehicle (RV) or a mobile home that you can live in while traveling.
A simple white and blue travel trailer (caravan or RV) parked on green grass next to a large oak tree.

Examples

Pasaremos las vacaciones en una caravana cerca de la playa.

We will spend our vacation in a caravan (RV/trailer) near the beach.

Necesitas un coche potente para remolcar esta caravana.

You need a powerful car to tow this trailer.

Towed vs. Driven

Mistake: “Using 'caravana' for a large, self-propelled RV in Spain.”

Correction: In Spain, 'caravana' usually means the towed trailer. For a motorhome (the self-driving type), use 'autocaravana'.

remolque

reh-MOHL-kayreˈmolke

nounA2general
Use 'remolque' for any vehicle that is towed behind another vehicle, such as one used for carrying goods or equipment.
A colorful open-top trailer attached to the back of a small car.

Examples

Llevamos un remolque para transportar las bicicletas.

We are taking a trailer to transport the bicycles.

Es difícil dar marcha atrás con un remolque enganchado.

It is difficult to reverse with a trailer attached.

Asegúrate de que las luces del remolque funcionen bien.

Make sure the trailer lights are working correctly.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in -e, this word is always masculine: 'el remolque' or 'un remolque'.

Connecting to the vehicle

Use the preposition 'de' if you want to specify what the trailer is for, like 'un remolque de caballos' (a horse trailer).

Trailer vs. RV

Mistake: “Using 'remolque' for a motorhome.”

Correction: A 'remolque' has no engine of its own. Use 'autocaravana' for a self-driving motorhome.

Movie Trailers vs. Towable Vehicles

The most common confusion is between 'adelanto'/'avance' for movie previews and 'caravana'/'remolque' for towed vehicles. Remember that 'adelanto' and 'avance' specifically refer to media previews, while 'caravana' is for living units and 'remolque' is for general hauling.

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