telenovela
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of telenovela
First recorded in 1960–65; from Spanish, equivalent to tele- tele- 1 ( def. ) + novela “novel, serial drama”; novel 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Telenovela parodies are usually awful, but this one is spot-on and full of brilliant moments from McCarthy’s pronunciation of “Matemática” to the appearance of telenovela legend Itatí Cantoral, known worldwide for her villainous character Soraya Montenegro.
From Los Angeles Times
And Melissa McCarthy channels telenovela drama for cosmetics brand e.l.f. — a nod to Bad Bunny's request that fans learn Spanish before his halftime performance.
From Barron's
Each has a meltdown worthy of a telenovela, messes with the crime scene and hours later the police are called.
From Los Angeles Times
Isabella Lovestory, “Telenovela” Who among us hasn’t thought — whether it be ironically or authentically — “my life is a movie?”
From Los Angeles Times
That may sound like a telenovela.
From Los Angeles Times
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