Top 10 Netflix Cartoons in Spanish

Learning any language requires significant time and dedication, regardless of the method you choose—whether studying abroad, reading books in the target language, or immersing yourself in music and podcasts.

The most effective approach combines multiple learning methods. One method that may sound simple but can actually be quite challenging is watching cartoons in Spanish.

This approach works for everyone from toddlers to adults because it offers numerous benefits. Watching cartoons teaches both language and culture effectively. Here are ten of the best Netflix cartoons for you and your children to watch in Spanish:​

1. Pocoyo

This show is perfect for beginner Spanish speakers because it was literally created for them! It was produced in Spain for toddlers and young kids. That means the language is simple and the plot is easy to follow. The name is a made-up word in Spanish that combines “poco” (little) and “yo” (me) and follows a Spanish toddler. ​

2. Maya y Los Tres

Maya y Los Tres is a great window into Mexican culture as well as a fun show to learn Spanish from. It also gives you some Latin American colloquialisms that may help you improve your speaking with native people. ​

3. Hilda

While this show was originally produced in English, it has a very high-quality Spanish version. It has very clear pronunciation and a manageable pace to follow. You may also find it helpful to hear both versions to see how Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary match up to the English language.

4. Chip y Potato

This is an adorable cartoon that follows a small dog on her journey through kindergarten. You will get a lot of vocabulary as well as great examples of friendships and learning in Spanish.

5. Little Baby Bum

This show has a lot of nursery rhymes and songs, which will keep younger children engaged. The rhyming structure of the Spanish version will also help kids remember vocabulary and structure. ​

6. My Little Pony: La Magia de Amistad

A lot of young kids in America have already watched this show in English, seeing the Spanish version may help cement grammatical structures and vocabulary in their minds as they connect that version with memories of the English one. 

If they haven’t watched the show, it is just genuinely a good show with important values and messages in any language.​

7. Cocomelon: ¡A Cantar!

Many kids have also seen Cocomelon in English, but the lessons the show gives in the Spanish alphabet and phonetics will be extremely useful, especially for beginners. ​

8. YooHoo al Rescate

This is a fun show for kids to watch that follows a cat saving other animals. As he and his friends save other animals and problem-solve, you and your children will be able to work on your comprehension skills.

9. Pregunta a Los Storybots

This show is perfect for expanding kids’ vocabulary because it is literally centered around teaching kids different lessons they are often curious about. Watching in English alone would be educational, but watching in Spanish will help comprehension, vocabulary, and general knowledge.

10. Los Tres de Abajo

While most of the other cartoons are centered towards kids, this show is a little bit too scary for young kids. However, it does give a really good introduction to everyday conversation in Spanish as aliens are being taught human customs while also giving some good sci-fi vocabulary.

Final Thoughts

As you watch these cartoons, try to keep in mind what you’re already working on in your language. 

Do you want to increase your vocabulary? 

Better your understanding of grammar structure? 

Or just learn more about Spanish or Latin American culture? 

Try to be an active watcher rather than a mindless consumer to get the most out of this exercise. We know that sometimes it can be hard to pinpoint your own weaknesses, especially in language. 

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Kristine Dizon, PhD

Founder and Head Teacher
Music & Language Learning Center