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telenovela Definition

tele·no·vela (tā′lā nō̂ vā′lä)

noun

in Latin America, a TV soap opera, often one having a limited number of episodes

Etymology: AmSp < tele(visión), television + novela, novel

telenovela Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Mexican: The comparative advantage of the Mexican telenovela over Philippine television drama is the markedly mestizo features of its actors and actresses.