television show
[ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən ʃoʊ]
nounpl: television shows
programa de televisão
1. a broadcast program transmitted on television, typically scheduled at specific times
I watched my favorite television show last night.
Assisti meu programa de televisão favorito ontem à noite.
2. any content produced for television viewing, including entertainment, news, documentaries, or educational programs
That television show won multiple awards for its excellent writing.
Esse programa de televisão ganhou vários prêmios por sua excelente roteirização.
3. a series consisting of multiple episodes with recurring characters or themes
The new television show has already been renewed for a second season.
O novo programa de televisão já foi renovado para uma segunda temporada.
In Brazil, 'programa de TV' is the most commonly used casual term, while 'programa de televisão' is more formal. Brazilian television culture is deeply influenced by telenovelas, game shows, and variety programs. In the United States, the term 'TV show' is standard in everyday speech, while 'television show' is more formal. The phrase 'television show' is experiencing declining usage in English as 'TV show' or simply 'show' have become dominant in modern usage.
NYC Slang
show / TV show (informal preferred over formal 'television show')
Related Idioms & Phrases
steal the show - dominar o programa (perform exceptionally well)
put on a show - fazer um espetáculo (make a dramatic display)
the show must go on - o espetáculo deve continuar (performance must proceed despite difficulties)
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