thriller

BrE /ˈθrɪlə/ AmE /ˈθrɪlə/

noun en → es

1 MOVIE/BOOK GENRE [uncountable] B1

a type of book or film that is exciting and makes you feel nervous because it has a lot of action, suspense, or danger.

suspense, thriller

Collocations a thriller novel · watch a thriller

  • He loves watching thrillers.

    Él disfruta viendo películas de suspenso.

2 SHOCK/EXCITEMENT [countable] B2

a sudden shock or feeling of excitement that makes your heart beat faster.

sorpresa, emoción

Collocations give someone a thrill · have a thrill

  • The roller coaster gave me a real thrill.

    El carrusel de montaña rusa me dio un verdadero susto.