Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Cine In English: Cinema / Movie Theater
Cine · noun · SEE-neh
Cine is the Spanish word for cinema or movie theater, referring both to the art of filmmaking and the physical venue where movies are shown.
SEE-neh
Vamos al cine esta noche a ver la nueva película.
Let's go to the cinema tonight to see the new movie.
Cine In English in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for cine in english, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| cine | cine in english | SEE-neh | Default, widely understood |
| cinema | cine in english | English equivalent of the Spanish word cine | |
| sala de cine | cine in english | the physical movie theater building |
How Native Speakers Use Cine
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Making plans
¿Quieres ir al cine el sábado por la tarde?
Do you want to go to the movies on Saturday afternoon?
Inviting someone to see a film.
Film appreciation
Las películas de Pedro Almodóvar son reconocidas en todo el mundo.
Pedro Almodóvar's films are recognized around the world.
Discussing a celebrated filmmaker.
Buying tickets
Las entradas de cine cuestan más los fines de semana.
Movie tickets cost more on weekends.
Noting price differences for movie showtimes.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cine
Confusing cine with movie
Incorrect: Vamos a ver un cine esta noche.
Correct: Vamos a ver una película esta noche.
Cine refers to the cinema or movie theater, not the movie itself — a movie is una película in Spanish.
Using cinema as a Spanish word
Incorrect: Fui al cinema ayer.
Correct: Fui al cine ayer.
While cinema exists in English, the standard Spanish word is cine (shorter form), not cinema.
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Common Questions About Cine In English in Spanish
- What does cine mean in English?
- Cine translates to cinema or movie theater in English — it can refer to the physical place where films are shown or to the art of cinema as a whole.
- Is cine masculine or feminine?
- Cine is a masculine noun in Spanish, so you would say el cine (the cinema) and use masculine adjective agreement.
- How do you say 'go to the movies' in Spanish?
- The most natural expression is ir al cine, which literally translates as 'to go to the cinema' and is the standard way to express seeing a movie at a theater.