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How to Say "trailer" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “trailer” is “avance” — use 'avance' when referring to a short preview or teaser for a movie, TV show, or other media..

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avance

ah-VAHN-say/aˈβanse/

nounB1General
Use 'avance' when referring to a short preview or teaser for a movie, TV show, or other media.
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-nah/ka.ɾaˈβa.na/

nounA2General
Use 'caravana' to describe a towed vehicle designed for living, such as an RV or a mobile home.
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'.

Movie Preview vs. RV

The most common mistake is using 'caravana' for a movie trailer. Remember that 'caravana' refers to a physical vehicle for living, while 'avance' is specifically for media previews.

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