Aug
22
2009
Spanish Noun:Apócopes: Tele, refri, auto, cine
Author: Johns SmithSpanish Noun: Apócopes: Tele, refri, auto, cine
Pronunciation:Tay-lay, ray-phree, ahoo-toh, cee-nay
Translation:tv, fridge, auto, theater
Function:noun
Apócopes’ [apocopes] in Spanish are as common as in the English language. So very long daily words are shortened, i.e.: ‘tele’ [tv], ‘refri’ [fridge], ‘auto’ [auto] and ‘cine’ [theater] are preferred in daily talk.
As in English, you should use them only in informal settings. ‘Cine’ is short of ‘cinematógrafo’, now considered archaic; even in writing, ‘cine’ is used more often than the whole word.
Example:Lo primero que todos los recién casados quieren tener después de la casa es refri, tele y auto.
Translation:First thing just married want to have after the house, is fridge, TV and car.
