{"id":135498,"date":"2024-01-04T01:58:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T06:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/spanish-subtitles-netflix\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T23:30:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T04:30:33","slug":"spanish-subtitles-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/spanish\/spanish-subtitles-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Spanish Subtitles on Netflix (Updated for December 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can turn Netflix time into language practice by using Spanish subtitles to improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills\u2014all while enjoying a good movie. There are countless ways to tailor your experience to your learning goals, like watching Spanish-language shows or revisiting your favorite movies.<\/p>\n

I often study my languages this way, so let me give you some practical tips and strategies for making the most of Netflix and its subtitles as a Spanish-learning tool.<\/p>\n

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How to Add Spanish Subtitles on Netflix<\/h2>\n

If you’ve already chosen something to watch and are in the middle of streaming, you can alter the audio and subtitles settings within the video player.<\/p>\n

Simply hover over the icon that looks like a speech bubble on the bottom right-hand side and change the audio and subtitles from there.<\/p>\n

You can even customize your subtitles’ color, font, size and background. This can be found on the “subtitle preference”<\/a> page.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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How Watching Netflix with Subtitles Can Boost Your Spanish<\/h2>\n

Vocabulary<\/h3>\n

As we all know, movies<\/a> and TV shows<\/a> are filled with phrases and one-liners that are common in everyday conversation.<\/p>\n

By simply throwing on some Spanish subtitles, you could be picking up on new phrases, as well as reviewing\u00a0vocabulary you’ve already learned.<\/p>\n

Pronunciation<\/h3>\n

You may find that there are certain words in Spanish that just don’t roll off the tongue very easily.<\/p>\n

By watching your favorite show in Spanish, you can listen to how words are supposed to be pronounced and practice saying them the same way!<\/p>\n

Visual Aids<\/h3>\n

It’s been said that employing visual aids is often the best method for learning.<\/p>\n

By adding a visual and auditory element to your learning, you’ll be reinforcing what you learn and making it more memorable, potentially speeding up the learning process<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Listening Skills<\/h3>\n

Watching Netflix shows with Spanish subtitles will help you hone your listening skills<\/a>. You’ll always know exactly what you heard spoken since it’ll be written right there for you!<\/p>\n

Tips for Learning Spanish With Netflix<\/h2>\n

1. Search for movies with Spanish subtitles<\/h3>\n

You’ll be happy to know that there’s a vast selection of\u00a0 TV shows and films on Netflix with Spanish subtitles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Use the Netflix search function to filter results by subtitles to see what’s available.<\/p>\n

2. Practice saying the subtitles out loud<\/strong><\/h3>\n

By doing this, you\u2019ll not only be drilling Spanish words into your head, but you’ll also be gaining confidence in actually saying them out loud.<\/p>\n

This will help you remember new vocabulary, phrases and pronunciation you may pick up from the show.<\/p>\n

3. Change the language on your profile<\/h3>\n

A good way to subtly immerse yourself is to change the language on your profile to Spanish.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is a good addition to your daily life that will have you practicing your Spanish in an unexpected way.<\/p>\n

4. Watch Spanish movies and shows<\/h3>\n

You can find plenty of options for movies and shows that were produced originally in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Not only will this allow you to hear native speakers, but also pick up on some cultural aspects of Spanish.<\/p>\n

5. Watch your favorite movie or show in Spanish<\/h3>\n

The brilliant thing about Netflix is that it has many shows available in many languages, so you can use old favorites to learn a new language!<\/p>\n

By watching a movie you already know in Spanish, you will already know what’s going on and be able to focus more on the Spanish.<\/p>\n

6. Watch with English subtitles and Spanish audio<\/h3>\n

This will allow you to hear the Spanish but use the subtitles to help you figure out what’s going on.<\/p>\n

By connecting the Spanish sounds to the English meanings, you will strengthen your understanding.<\/p>\n

7. Watch with Spanish subtitles and English audio<\/h3>\n

Similar to the last tip, this will allow you to connect Spanish words with their English meaning.<\/p>\n

8. Watch with Spanish subtitles and audio<\/h3>\n

To bring it all together, you can watch a movie entirely in Spanish with Spanish subtitles.<\/p>\n

The subtitles are there to help you connect Spanish words to how they sound.<\/p>\n

9. Try to focus on listening to the words<\/h3>\n

Overall, I’d recommend trying to listen to as much as you can in Spanish and focus on understanding.<\/p>\n

Subtitles can be a great help, but you will improve your Spanish more if you focus on listening comprehension.<\/p>\n

Netflix Shows with Spanish Subtitles<\/h2>\n

Here are some recommendations for shows that aren’t originally Spanish, but have options to turn on Spanish audio and subtitles:<\/p>\n

“Stranger Things”<\/a><\/h3>\n

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This edgy sci-fi series follows a group of pre-teen school friends as they battle supernatural forces invading their town and wreaking havoc on the very fabric of the universe.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I love this for Spanish learning because the dubbing is very professionally done and most vocabulary is simple.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cNarcos\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n

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This series follows the story of infamous drug smuggler and cartel leader Pablo Escobar as he builds an empire of wealth and influence.<\/p>\n

Although the series is predominantly in English, the Spanish characters also speak Colombian Spanish throughout the show.<\/p>\n

Plus, you can switch on Spanish audio and subtitles for the entire series for that extra input if you\u2019re a more advanced learner.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve seen \u201cNarcos\u201d before, you\u2019ll be familiar with the hypnotizing theme song: \u201cYours\u201d by Rodrigo Amarante.<\/p>\n

This song is part of the FluentU<\/a> video library, meaning you\u2019ve got a chance to learn (and understand) the lyrics before you watch another episode.

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