Disney movies are timeless, magical and enjoyable for all ages. Luckily, for Spanish learners, most of them are available in Spanish, complete with top-tier voice actors and catchy Spanish songs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching Disney movies in Spanish can be a whole new experience\u2014plus, there are Disney movies that focus on Spanish-speaking cultures, like Colombia and Mexico.<\/p>\n
In addition to the post below, you can also check out this video from the FluentU Spanish YouTube channel<\/a>:<\/p>\n [fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Disney+<\/a>, Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n In this Disney classic, Mulan is a young Chinese girl who disguises herself as a man and replaces her father in the army. Determined to bring honor to her family, she goes through training and faces numerous challenges, ultimately becoming a skilled warrior (with the help of her dragon companion Mushu).<\/p>\n Its iconic song \u201cReflection\u201d has a Spanish version here called “Mi<\/em> Reflejo<\/em><\/a>,” which shows her struggle to find her true self. Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n deber <\/em>\u2014 duty Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Amazon Prime<\/a>, YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n This well-loved movie features the spunky Ariel, a mermaid princess who\u2019s fascinated with the human world. She becomes smitten with Prince Eric and strikes up a risky deal with the sea witch Ursula, becoming human herself in exchange for her voice. To remain human, though, she has to get a \u201ctrue love\u2019s kiss\u201d from Eric.<\/p>\n The soundtrack is fun and upbeat, especially “Bajo el Mar”<\/i><\/a> (Under the Sea), which is all about the beauty of living underwater.<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n barco <\/em>\u2014 ship, boat Available on: <\/strong>YouTube<\/a>, Amazon Prime<\/a>, Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cToy Story\u201d was the first full movie made with CGI (computer-generated imagery).<\/p>\n Woody, a cowboy doll, is the favorite toy of a boy named Andy, but he feels threatened when Buzz Lightyear\u2014a new toy\u2014arrives. They go from rivals to friends, though, when they get separated from Andy and have to find a way back.<\/p>\n The movie\u2019s signature song, \u201cYou\u2019ve Got a Friend in Me,\u201d actually has separate versions for European<\/a> and Latin American Spanish<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary<\/strong>:<\/p>\n alcanc\u00eda <\/em>\u2014 piggy bank Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Disney+<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cEncanto\u201d does a great job at portraying Colombian culture (slang<\/a> included).<\/p>\n The Madrigal family lives in an enchanted house called the Encanto<\/em>. Everyone in the family has their own magical gift, except for Mirabel. When the Encanto<\/em>\u2019s magic starts to fade, Mirabel takes it upon herself to save her family and their home.<\/p>\n “No Se Habla de Bruno”<\/em><\/a> (We Don\u2019t Talk About Bruno) is the movie\u2019s standout song\u2014you\u2019ll hear different family members pitching in and singing.<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n abuela <\/em>\u2014 grandma Available on: <\/strong>Amazon Prime<\/a>, Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n For stunning traditional animation, “Pocahontas” is your must-watch Disney film.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the 17th<\/sup> century, and Pocahontas, a native American princess, encounters English settlers. She falls in love with one of them\u2014Captain John Smith\u00ad\u2014as they try to understand each other\u2019s cultures. This leads to conflicts, though, between the settlers and Pocahontas\u2019s tribe.<\/p>\n “Colores en el Viento<\/em>“<\/a> (Colors of the Wind) is a breathtaking song where Pocahontas teaches John Smith about the sacredness of nature. \u00a0<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00e1rbol <\/em>\u2014 tree Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Amazon Prime<\/a>, Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cHercules\u201d might be about Greek mythology, but it\u2019s great for kids at heart. I enjoyed the jokes here!<\/p>\n Hercules is a half-mortal son of Zeus. Raised on Earth, he sets out on a journey to become a hero and reclaim his immortality. Along the way, he battles mythical creatures and even finds love.<\/p>\n The soundtrack makes you want to sing along, especially “No Importa la Distancia”<\/a><\/em> (Go the Distance).<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n alma <\/em>\u2014 soul Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Amazon Prime<\/a>, Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s been more than 30 years, but \u201cBeauty and the Beast\u201d still gives me butterflies.<\/p>\n Belle, a bright young woman, dreams of a more adventurous life\u2014only to become imprisoned by a Beast in his castle. The Beast is actually a cursed prince, though, who must learn how to love.<\/p>\n Even with a 2017 remake, the original still wins out in terms of music. Make sure to listen to “La Bella y la Bestia”<\/em><\/a> (The Beauty and the Beast)!<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n baile <\/em>\u2014 dance Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Amazon Prime<\/a>, Disney+<\/a>, YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n This Disney film is packed with plenty of action and comedy.<\/p>\n Aladdin lives out in the streets, but his fortunes change when he finds a magic lamp that summons a genie. The genie grants Aladdin three wishes, so he asks to become a prince, with the goal of winning the heart of Princess Jasmine, the Sultan\u2019s daughter.<\/p>\n One of my favorite scenes is when Aladdin and Jasmine sing “Un Mundo Ideal”<\/em><\/a> (A Whole New World) as they fly on their magic carpet.<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n alfombra <\/em>\u2014 carpet, rug Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Disney+<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n “Tangled\u201d is a fresh 3D take on the \u201cRapunzel\u201d fairytale.<\/p>\n Rapunzel is a princess with magical long hair, but she has been locked away in a tower her entire life. Luckily, a charming thief named Flynn Rider stumbles upon her tower, and she seizes the chance to escape with him.<\/p>\n The most magical moment in the movie would be when they discover their feelings for each other while singing “Veo en Ti la Luz”<\/em><\/a> (I See the Light).<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n caballo \u2014 <\/em>horse Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Disney+<\/a>, YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n Coco is another essential Disney film for Spanish learners because it\u2019s all about Mexican culture and tradition.<\/p>\n Miguel has a deep passion for music, but for some strange reason, his family strictly forbids it. The night before D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/i><\/a>, he\u2019s magically transported to the Land of the Dead, where he must uncover what exactly happened with his family before.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll hear different versions of the song “Recu\u00e9rdame”<\/i><\/a> (Remember Me) all throughout, with the touching message of love going on beyond death.<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n abuelo <\/em>\u2014 grandad Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Disney+<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Amazon Prime<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe Emperor\u2019s Groove\u201d is absolute comedic gold, with slapstick-style animation. It has even inspired tons of memes.<\/p>\n Kuzco is a spoiled,\u00a0 self-centered Incan emperor who gets betrayed by his advisor and turned into a llama. He has no choice but to rely on Pacha, a down-to-earth peasant, to help him return to his palace and reclaim his throne. This forces him to learn about humility and the importance of treating others with respect.<\/p>\n The European Spanish title (“El Emperador y Sus Locuras”) <\/em>literally means “The Emperor and His Madness.\u201d<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n ardilla <\/em>\u2014 squirrel Available on:\u00a0<\/strong>Disney+<\/a>, Apple TV<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cA Bug\u2019s Life\u201d is among the most popular Disney films in Spanish-speaking countries.<\/p>\n To defend his ant colony against a gang of attacking grasshoppers, Flik turns to warrior bugs for help. The problem is he mistakenly enlisted a group of circus insects instead. Now he has to find a way to get everyone together to stand up against the gang and its leader Hopper.<\/p>\n The Spanish version impressively retains the wordplay from the original. For example, an ant named Thorny is called \u201cEspina\u201d<\/em> in Spanish (meaning thorn).<\/p>\n Key Vocabulary:<\/strong><\/p>\n ara\u00f1a <\/em>\u2014 spider1. <\/strong>Mul\u00e1n<\/em> \u2014\u00a0Mulan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\ndisfraz<\/em> \u2014 disguise
\nej\u00e9rcito<\/em> \u2014 army
\nentrenamiento<\/em> \u2014 training
\nespada<\/em> \u2014 sword<\/p>\n2. La Sirenita<\/em> \u2014 The Little Mermaid<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nbruja<\/em> \u2014 witch
\ncangrejo<\/em> \u2014 crab
\ncantar<\/em> \u2014 to sing
\nmar<\/em> \u2014 sea<\/p>\n3. Toy Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\njuguete<\/em> \u2014 toy
\nperdido<\/em> \u2014 lost
\nsoldado<\/em> \u2014 soldier
\nvaquero<\/em> \u2014 cowboy<\/p>\n4. Encanto<\/em><\/h2>\n
\ncasa<\/em> \u2014 house
\ncolorido<\/em> \u2014 colorful
\ndon<\/em> \u2014 gift
\nencanto<\/em> \u2014 charm, spell<\/p>\n5. Pocahontas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nbosque<\/em> \u2014 forest
\ncolonia<\/em> \u2014 colony, settlement
\ndescubrimiento<\/em> \u2014 discovery
\nexplorar<\/em> \u2014 to explore<\/p>\n6. H\u00e9rcules \u2014 <\/em>Hercules<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\naprendiz<\/em> \u2014 apprentice, novice
\ncampe\u00f3n<\/em> \u2014 champion
\ndestino<\/em> \u2014 destiny
\ndios<\/em> \u2014 god<\/p>\n7. La Bella y la Bestia<\/em> \u2014\u00a0<\/b>Beauty and the Beast<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nbiblioteca<\/em> \u2014 library
\ncandelabro<\/em> \u2014 candelabra
\ncastillo<\/em> \u2014 castle
\nfest\u00edn<\/em> \u2014 feast<\/p>\n8. Alad\u00edn \u2014 <\/em>Aladdin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\ncueva<\/em> \u2014 cave
\ngenio<\/em> \u2014 genie
\nhechicero<\/em> \u2014 sorcerer
\nladr\u00f3n<\/em> \u2014 thief<\/p>\n9. Enredados \u2014 <\/em>Tangled<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\ncabello <\/em>\u2014 hair
\ncamale\u00f3n <\/em>\u2014 chameleon
\ncorona <\/em>\u2014 crown
\nflor <\/em>\u2014 flower<\/p>\n10. <\/strong>Coco<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
\ncantar<\/em> \u2014 to sing
\ncementerio<\/em> \u2014 graveyard, cemetery
\ncruzar<\/em> \u2014 to cross
\nesp\u00edritu<\/em> \u2014 spirit<\/p>\n11. <\/b>Las Locuras del Emperador<\/b><\/em> \u2014\u00a0The Emperor\u2019s New Groove<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\ncampesino<\/em> \u2014 peasant
\ncima<\/em> \u2014 top
\nconsejera<\/em> \u2014 advisor
\nfea<\/em> \u2014 ugly<\/p>\n12. Bichos<\/em> \u2014\u00a0<\/b>A Bug\u2019s Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\ncirco<\/em> \u2014 circus
\ncomida<\/em> \u2014 food
\nhoja<\/em> \u2014 leaf
\nhormiga<\/em> \u2014 ant<\/p>\n13. El Rey Le\u00f3n<\/em> \u2014\u00a0<\/b>The Lion King
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