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Documentaries Meaning in English

word · lemma: documentary

ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnɝiz/, /ˌdɑkjəˈmɛntɝiz/, /ˌdɑkjuˈmɛnɝiz/, /ˌdɑkjuˈmɛntɝiz
dahk-yuh-MEN-tuh-reez
dˌɒkjuːmˈɛntəɹiz
dok-yoo-MEN-tuh-reez

Definição

Films or television programs that present facts and real-life stories rather than fiction, often to educate or inform viewers about a particular subject.

Uso & Nuances

Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple films or programs. Common collocations: 'watch documentaries', 'nature documentaries', 'history documentaries'. Not the same as fictional movies. Used in both formal and informal contexts.

Frases de Exemplo

I love watching documentaries about animals.

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Many documentaries teach us about history.

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He prefers documentaries to movies with superheroes.

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Have you seen any good documentaries recently?

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Streaming platforms have so many documentaries to choose from these days.

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Some documentaries are so gripping, they feel like thrillers.

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