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show

noun SHOH Less Common

Origin: Borrowing from English show.

Usage Note

Show is an anglicism fully absorbed into Spanish, always masculine: el show, un buen show. It refers to an entertainment spectacle, concert, or TV programme. In Spain, espectáculo is the more neutral native equivalent, but show is common in informal and media contexts throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The plural is shows.

Examples

"El show comenzó a las nueve de la noche."

Natural Translation

The show started at nine in the evening.

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