el
/ˈθine/ ES
/ˈsine/ MX
Translation
cinema, film
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Word origin
A shortening of 'cinematografo', from Greek 'kinema' ('movement'), from 'kinein' (to move). The same root gives English 'cinema' and 'kinetic'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- kinema
- English cognates
- cinema, kinetic
Grammar
Examples
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We are going to the cinema tonight.
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She studied film at university.
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Spanish cinema is having a good moment right now.
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I do not fancy the cinema, let's meet for dinner instead.
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As a child he wanted to work in cinema when he grew up.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 2: cine, evidencia, confianza and 7 more words.