Meaning
soap opera, telenovela
- a serialized television drama, especially of Latin American origin
- a convoluted or dramatic real-life situation
In a sentence
Mia nonna non perde mai una puntata della sua telenovela preferita.
My grandmother never misses an episode of her favorite soap opera.
La loro separazione è diventata una vera e propria telenovela.
Their breakup has turned into a real soap opera.
Ti piacciono le telenovele storiche o preferisci quelle ambientate oggi?
Do you like historical soap operas or do you prefer modern ones?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| telenovela | feminine · singular |
| telenovele | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively to describe endless real-life romantic or legal drama.