serial

Definitions of serial
  1. noun
    a periodical that appears at scheduled times
    synonyms: serie
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    types:
    semanario
    a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
    revista mensual
    a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
    revista trimestral
    a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year)
    type of:
    boletín, periódico, publicación periódica, revista
    a publication that appears at fixed intervals
  2. noun
    a serialized set of programs
    synonyms: serie
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    types:
    culebrón, telenovela
    a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products)
    type of:
    emisión, programa
    a radio or television show
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