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"Cine" is a form of "cine", a noun which is often translated as "cinema". "Al" is a form of "al", a contraction which is often translated as "to the". Learn more about the difference between "cine" and "al" below.
el cine(
see
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neh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (industry)
a. cinema
Claudia está haciendo su tesis sobre el cine italiano de mediados del siglo XX.Claudia is writing her thesis on mid-20th century Italian cinema.
Me encanta el cine mucho más que el teatro.I love the cinema much more than the theater.
a. movie theater (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El cine de nuestro pueblo está justo al lado de la oficina de correos.The movie theater in our town is right next to the post office.
b. movies (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi novio y yo vamos al cine esta noche para ver una película.My boyfriend and I are going to the movies tonight to watch a movie.
c. cinema (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Después de cenar, sugiero que vayamos al cine a ver qué ponen.After dinner, I suggest that we go to the cinema to see what's on.
al(
ahl
)A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words made by omitting a sound or letter (e.g., don't).
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Cuánto tardas en ir al trabajo?How long does it take you to go to work?
Este año no viajaremos al extranjero.We won't be going abroad this year.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Súbete al muro para ver mejor.Get up on the wall to get a better view.
Se subió al coche y se fue.He got in the car and left.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me gusta hacer ejercicio al aire libre.I like exercising outdoors.
Nos sentamos al fondo de la sala.We sat at the back of the room.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. when
Al decirle que tenía que ponerse a trabajar, Josué se enfadó mucho con su hermana.When she told him he needed to get to work, Josue got really mad at his sister.
b. as
Al no poder encontrar trabajo, Mark decidió emigrar.As he couldn't find a job, Mark decided to emigrate.
c. by
Al nombrarme vocero del movimiento, Carlos me dejó ver que confía en mí.By appointing me spokesman of the movement, Carlos let me know he trusts me.
