What does Novela mean?

Série dramática (Soap opera) For example: "A novela está boa (The soap opera is good)"

Where does the slang word Novela come from?

Novela is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Novela?

Novela can also mean: Drama televisivo popular (Popular TV drama)

Novela

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Novela definition 1

Série dramática (Soap opera)

"A novela está boa (The soap opera is good)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Novela definition 2

Drama televisivo popular (Popular TV drama)

"A novela das 8 é top (The 8 o'clock soap opera is great)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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