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vibrato
vibrato
[Podstatné jméno]

a slight, rapid variation in pitch and intensity of a note

vibrato, chvění

vibrato, chvění

Ex: The singer's expressive vibrato added warmth and emotion to the aria. 
virtuoso
virtuoso
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

virtuóz

virtuóz

Ex: The young pianist was hailed as a virtuoso, astonishing audiences with his technical brilliance and emotional depth. 
ad hoc
ad hoc
[Příslovce]

for a certain purpose, especially an immediate one

ad hoc, zvlášť

ad hoc, zvlášť

Ex: The emergency services were assembled ad hoc to deal with the unexpected flood. 
ad infinitum
ad infinitum
[Příslovce]

in a way that occurs continuously without a limit

do nekonečna, nekonečně

do nekonečna, nekonečně

Ex: They vowed to love each other ad infinitum, beyond the bounds of time. 
to ad lib
to ad lib
[sloveso]

to say or perform something spontaneously without prior preparation

improvizovat, říkat spontánně

improvizovat, říkat spontánně

Ex: The actor had to ad lib when he forgot his lines during the play. 
ad nauseam
ad nauseam
[Příslovce]

excessively repeated to the point of annoyance

až do nevolnosti, nadměrně

až do nevolnosti, nadměrně

Ex: He explained his conspiracy theory ad nauseam, ignoring all counterarguments. 
alma mater
alma mater
[Podstatné jméno]

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

alma mater, bývalá univerzita

alma mater, bývalá univerzita

Ex: She returned to her alma mater to give a guest lecture. 
alter ego
alter ego
[Podstatné jméno]

one's other personality, particularly one that greatly differs from what one often shows

alter ego

alter ego

alumnus
alumnus
[Podstatné jméno]

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

absolvent, bývalý student

absolvent, bývalý student

Ex: The university recognized John Smith as an outstanding alumnus for his contributions to the field of medicine. 
a.m.
a.m.
[Příslovce]

between midnight and noon

ráno, před polednem

ráno, před polednem

Ex: Don't forget, your flight is at 6 a.m. tomorrow. 
p.m.
p.m.
[Příslovce]

after noon and before midnight

odpoledne, večer

odpoledne, večer

Ex: I'll pick you up at 2 p.m. for the doctor's appointment. 
bona fide
bona fide
[Přídavné jméno]

genuine and not fake

pravý, autentický

pravý, autentický

Ex: The seller assured the buyer that the watch was bona fide, with all the original documents and warranty. 
platonic
platonic
[Přídavné jméno]

(of a relationship) characterized by emotional closeness without romantic or sexual elements

platonický, nezištný

platonický, nezištný

Ex: They shared a platonic friendship built on mutual respect and understanding. 
stoic
stoic
[Přídavné jméno]

not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

stoický, neprojevený

stoický, neprojevený

Ex: He remained stoic despite the challenging circumstances. 
thespian
thespian
[Podstatné jméno]

an actor or actress who performs on stage or in film

herec, divadelník

herec, divadelník

Ex: The award-winning thespian delivered a stunning performance in the play. 
typhoon
typhoon
[Podstatné jméno]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tajfun, tropická cyklóna

tajfun, tropická cyklóna

Ex: The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 
a capella
a capella
[Přídavné jméno]

sung without instrumental accompaniment

a capella

a capella

accelerando
accelerando
[Příslovce]

with increasing speed

zrychlujíc

zrychlujíc

agitator
agitator
[Podstatné jméno]

one who agitates; a political troublemaker

agitátor, výtržník

agitátor, výtržník

al dente
al dente
[Přídavné jméno]

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

al dente, na skus

al dente, na skus

allegretto
allegretto
[Příslovce]

in a moderately quick tempo

allegretto

allegretto

allegro
allegro
[Podstatné jméno]

a brisk and lively tempo

allegro, tempo allegro

allegro, tempo allegro

andante
andante
[Přídavné jméno]

(of tempo) moderately slow

andante (středně pomalé)

andante (středně pomalé)

aria
aria
[Podstatné jméno]

a long, elaborate song that is melodious and is intended for a solo voice, especially in an opera

árie, píseň

árie, píseň

arpeggio
arpeggio
[Podstatné jméno]

a musical technique where the notes of a chord are played individually in a sequence rather than simultaneously

arpeggio

arpeggio

Ex: In the classical guitar piece, the musician showcased his skill with a beautiful arpeggio, highlighting the individual notes of the chord. 
tempo
tempo
[Podstatné jméno]

the speed that a piece of music is or should be played at

tempo, rytmus

tempo, rytmus

Ex: The conductor adjusted the tempo to match the mood of the piece. 
cantata
cantata
[Podstatné jméno]

a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically structured in multiple movements and often involving a choir, soloists, and orchestra

kantáta, kantáta

kantáta, kantáta

Ex: Bach's church cantatas are masterpieces of Baroque sacred music. 
cappuccino
cappuccino
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of coffee made from espresso mixed with hot milk or cream

cappuccino, druh kávy vyrobené z espresa smíchaného s teplým mlékem nebo smetanou

cappuccino, druh kávy vyrobené z espresa smíchaného s teplým mlékem nebo smetanou

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for a flavorful morning pick-me-up. 
coloratura
coloratura
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of soprano singer known for their ability to perform intricate and embellished vocal passages

koloratura, koloraturní soprán

koloratura, koloraturní soprán

Ex: The coloratura's performance of the aria was breathtaking, with her agile voice effortlessly navigating the intricate passages. 
allegro con spirito
allegro con spirito
[Podstatné jméno]

lively with spirit

allegro con spirito, živě s duchem

allegro con spirito, živě s duchem

contralto
contralto
[Podstatné jméno]

a female singer with the lowest singing voice

kontraalt, alt

kontraalt, alt

crescendo
crescendo
[Přídavné jméno]

(of sound) characterized by a progressive amplification

crescendo, narůstající

crescendo, narůstající

Ex: The orchestra played a crescendo passage that built suspense. 
diminuendo
diminuendo
[Přídavné jméno]

(music) gradually decreasing in volume

diminuendo

diminuendo

falsetto
falsetto
[Podstatné jméno]

a singer that uses a male singing voice that extends over the range of a tenor voice

falzet, falzetový hlas

falzet, falzetový hlas

forte
forte
[Přídavné jméno]

played or sung loudly or with strong emphasis

hlasitý, silný

hlasitý, silný

Ex: The orchestra reached a forte passage in the symphony, filling the concert hall with powerful sound. 
fortissimo
fortissimo
[Přídavné jméno]

(chiefly a direction or description in music) very loud and strong

fortissimo (velmi hlasitě a silně)

fortissimo (velmi hlasitě a silně)

glissando
glissando
[Příslovce]

(musical direction) in the manner of a glissando (with a rapidly executed series of notes)

glissando

glissando

grave
grave
[Přídavné jméno]

serious and solemn in manner or character

vážný, slavnostní

vážný, slavnostní

Ex: Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent. 
incognito
incognito
[Příslovce]

in disguise or using a false identity to avoid being recognized

incognito, pod falešnou identitou

incognito, pod falešnou identitou

Ex: She traveled incognito to avoid recognition at the event. 
larghetto
larghetto
[Přídavné jméno]

used to describe a moderately slow tempo, slower than andante but faster than largo

larghetto, mírně pomalu

larghetto, mírně pomalu

Ex: The second movement is played larghetto, giving it a relaxed feel. 
largo
largo
[Podstatné jméno]

a musical piece that is intended to be performed at a very slow tempo and in a serious manner

largo, hudební skladba určená k provedení velmi pomalým tempem a vážným způsobem

largo, hudební skladba určená k provedení velmi pomalým tempem a vážným způsobem

lento
lento
[Přídavné jméno]

(of tempo) slow

pomalý

pomalý

maestro
maestro
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is an expert or master in conducting or directing an orchestra or musical performance

maestro,  dirigent

maestro, dirigent

mezzo-soprano
mezzo-soprano
[Podstatné jméno]

a type of classical female singing voice situated between the soprano and contralto ranges

mezzosoprán, mezzo

mezzosoprán, mezzo

Ex: The choral arrangement highlighted the mezzo-soprano's agile range, blending seamlessly with the other vocal parts. 
mezzo voce
mezzo voce
[Podstatné jméno]

a moderate or half voice, meaning to sing or play at a medium volume, not too loud or too soft

mezzo voce, polohlasem

mezzo voce, polohlasem

Ex: The singer performed the aria mezzo voce, giving it a soft, intimate quality. 
partita
partita
[Podstatné jméno]

a musical suite, typically a collection of dance movements, often in the Baroque period

partita, hudební suita

partita, hudební suita

Ex: Bach's partita for keyboard includes a variety of lively dance movements. 
pianissimo
pianissimo
[Podstatné jméno]

(music) low loudness

pianissimo

pianissimo

piano
piano
[Příslovce]

used as a direction in music; to be played relatively softly

piano

piano

pizzicato
pizzicato
[Přídavné jméno]

(of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger

pizzicato, drnkaný

pizzicato, drnkaný

presto
presto
[Přídavné jméno]

(of tempo) very fast

rychlý,  svižný

rychlý, svižný

prima donna
prima donna
[Podstatné jméno]

the main female singer in an opera or opera company

primadona, hlavní zpěvačka

primadona, hlavní zpěvačka

rubato
rubato
[Podstatné jméno]

a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat

rubato, pružné tempo

rubato, pružné tempo

sforzando
sforzando
[Podstatné jméno]

(music) a notation written above a note and indicating that it is to be played with a strong initial attack

sforzando

sforzando

soprano
soprano
[Podstatné jméno]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprán

soprán

Ex: The soprano captivated the audience with her clear, high notes that resonated throughout the concert hall. 
staccato
staccato
[Přídavné jméno]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

staccato, přerušovaný

staccato, přerušovaný

Ex: The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody. 
caveat
caveat
[Podstatné jméno]

a warning against certain acts

varování,  výhrada

varování, výhrada

ego
ego
[Podstatné jméno]

an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others

ego, pýcha

ego, pýcha

etc.
etc.
[Příslovce]

continuing in the same way

atd., a tak dále

atd., a tak dále

fetus
fetus
[Podstatné jméno]

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

plod, embryo

plod, embryo

Ex: The ultrasound showed that the fetus was developing normally. 
gratis
gratis
[Příslovce]

without costing anything

zdarma,  bezplatně

zdarma, bezplatně

Ex: The store offered free samples of their new product gratis to customers. 
hypothesis
hypothesis
[Podstatné jméno]

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

hypotéza, předpoklad

hypotéza, předpoklad

Ex: The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena. 
i.e.
i.e.
[Příslovce]

used to introduce a clarification or explanation

tj., to znamená

tj., to znamená

Ex: He’s a polyglot, i.e., he speaks several languages fluently. 
in absentia
in absentia
[Příslovce]

while absent; although absent

v nepřítomnosti, v absentii

v nepřítomnosti, v absentii

libido
libido
[Podstatné jméno]

(psychology) the mental energy or drive connected with sexual desire

libido, sexuální touha

libido, sexuální touha

Ex: Stress and fatigue can lower a person's libido. 
magna cum laude
magna cum laude
[Přídavné jméno]

with high honor; with high academic distinction

s vyznamenáním; s vysokým akademickým oceněním

s vyznamenáním; s vysokým akademickým oceněním

per capita
per capita
[Příslovce]

per person

na hlavu, na obyvatele

na hlavu, na obyvatele

Ex: The income per capita in this country has increased significantly. 
per se
per se
[Příslovce]

used to describe something as it is, without comparing it to other things

samo o sobě, vlastně

samo o sobě, vlastně

Ex: The comment wasn't offensive per se, but it did raise eyebrows due to its tone. 
persona
persona
[Podstatné jméno]

(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self

persona

persona

postmortem
postmortem
[Přídavné jméno]

occurring or done after death

posmrtný, postmortem

posmrtný, postmortem

post scriptum
post scriptum
[Podstatné jméno]

an additional thought or comment added after the main body of a letter or document, usually after the signature

dodatek, P.S.

dodatek, P.S.

Ex: I forgot to tell you in the letter, post scriptum, I’ll be arriving next Monday instead of Tuesday. 
proforma
proforma
[Podstatné jméno]

something done as a formality or for the sake of procedure, often without necessarily having practical significance

proforma, proforma faktura

proforma, proforma faktura

Ex: The proforma invoice was sent to the client, although the final payment details were yet to be finalized. 
quantum
quantum
[Podstatné jméno]

the smallest possible amount of a particular quantity that cannot be divided any further

kvantum, nejmenší možná nedělitelná množství

kvantum, nejmenší možná nedělitelná množství

Ex: The behavior of subatomic particles is governed by the principles of quantum mechanics. 
rectum
rectum
[Podstatné jméno]

the final part of the large intestine where waste is collected before being passed through the anus

konečník, poslední část tlustého střeva

konečník, poslední část tlustého střeva

scrotum
scrotum
[Podstatné jméno]

a pouch of skin that houses the testicles in the male reproductive system

šourek, skrotum

šourek, skrotum

sputum
sputum
[Podstatné jméno]

mucus or phlegm that is coughed up from the respiratory tract, typically as a result of infection or disease

sputum, hlen

sputum, hlen

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to provide a sample of sputum for laboratory analysis. 
status
status
[Podstatné jméno]

the condition or situation of something or someone at a particular moment in time

stav, status

stav, status

Ex: The doctor checked the patient's status after the surgery. 
status quo
status quo
[Podstatné jméno]

the situation or condition that is currently at hand

status quo, současný stav

status quo, současný stav

Ex: The committee decided to maintain the status quo rather than implementing new changes. 
verbatim
verbatim
[Příslovce]

in exactly the same words as used originally

slovo od slova, doslova

slovo od slova, doslova

Ex: She repeated the instructions verbatim so nothing would be missed. 
vice versa
vice versa
[Příslovce]

with the order or relations reversed

a naopak, vzájemně

a naopak, vzájemně

Ex: She helps him with his math homework, and vice versa, he helps her with science projects. 
aficionado
aficionado
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity, subject, or interest

znalec,  nadšenec

znalec, nadšenec

Ex: She is an aficionado of fine wines and can recommend the best ones. 
cabana
cabana
[Podstatné jméno]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

chata, kabina

chata, kabina

Ex: The resort's cabanas lined the poolside, offering guests a private retreat to relax in the shade. 
cantina
cantina
[Podstatné jméno]

a bar or small restaurant, often one that serves wine or alcoholic beverages, especially in Mediterranean countries

cantina, bar

cantina, bar

Ex: We grabbed a drink at the local cantina after the concert. 
chaparral
chaparral
[Podstatné jméno]

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

křoví, houština

křoví, houština

chicano
chicano
[Podstatné jméno]

a person of Mexican descent

Chicano, osoba mexického původu

Chicano, osoba mexického původu

gringo
gringo
[Podstatné jméno]

a Latin American (disparaging) term for foreigners (especially Americans and Englishmen)

latinskoamerický hanlivý termín pro cizince (zejména Američany a Angličany), gringo (hanlivý termín)

latinskoamerický hanlivý termín pro cizince (zejména Američany a Angličany), gringo (hanlivý termín)

hasta la vista
hasta la vista
[Citoslovce]

***until the (next) view : see you later

na shledanou : uvidíme se později

na shledanou : uvidíme se později

hasta mañana

used to say "see you tomorrow," often used as a friendly farewell when you expect to meet someone again the next day

Ex: It was great catching up! Hasta mañana, my friend! 
incommunicado
incommunicado
[Přídavné jméno]

without the means or right to communicate

nekomunikující, bez komunikačních prostředků

nekomunikující, bez komunikačních prostředků

macho
macho
[Přídavné jméno]

strongly masculine, often in appearance or manner

macho, mužný

macho, mužný

Ex: He wore a macho leather jacket. 
matador
matador
[Podstatné jméno]

the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull

matador,  toreador

matador, toreador

mucho
mucho
[Příslovce]

used to express a large quantity or degree of something, meaning "much," "a lot," or "many" depending on context

hodně, velmi

hodně, velmi

Ex: I appreciate it mucho for helping me with the project. 
padre
padre
[Podstatné jméno]

a chaplain in one of the military services

vojenský kaplan, vojenský kněz

vojenský kaplan, vojenský kněz

poncho
poncho
[Podstatné jméno]

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

pončo, plášť

pončo, plášť

pronto
pronto
[Příslovce]

without wasting any time; immediately

ihned, bez prodlení

ihned, bez prodlení

Ex: I need that report pronto, we're already running late! 
Senor
Senor
[Podstatné jméno]

a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English `Mr' or `sir'

Señor, Pan

Señor, Pan

Senora
Senora
[Podstatné jméno]

a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English `Mrs' or `madam'

Paní, Dáma

Paní, Dáma

ma'am
ma'am
[Podstatné jméno]

a woman of refinement

paní, dáma

paní, dáma

Senorita
Senorita
[Podstatné jméno]

a Spanish title or form of address used to or of an unmarried girl or woman; similar to the English `Miss'

Señorita, Slečna

Señorita, Slečna

sombrero
sombrero
[Podstatné jméno]

a felt or straw hat with a wide brim and a tall crown, typically worn by Mexican men

sombrero, mexický klobouk

sombrero, mexický klobouk

bagel
bagel
[Podstatné jméno]

a Yiddish term for a doughnut-shaped, yeast-leavened roll with a shiny, firm crust

bagel, židovská houska

bagel, židovská houska

Ex: She learned to make traditional bagels from a Yiddish cookbook. 
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