miniserie

miniseries

noun mee-nee-SEH-ryeh Rare

Origin: From English miniseries, adapted into Spanish.

Usage Note

Miniserie refers to a short-run television drama series, typically of 2–10 episodes, telling a complete story. It is an Anglicism now fully integrated into Spanish media vocabulary. The word is feminine (la miniserie) and forms its plural by adding -s: las miniseries. Spanish-language streaming platforms have produced many acclaimed miniseries in recent years.

Examples

"La miniserie sobre la guerra duró solo cuatro episodios."

Natural Translation

The miniseries about the war lasted only four episodes.

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