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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - La Industria del Entretenimiento

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre la industria del entretenimiento, como "cameo", "closeup", "backlot", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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blockbusting
blockbusting
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a novel, motion picture, etc.) commercially successful in terms of sales and reception

bombazo

bombazo

ad lib
ad lib
[Sustantivo]

a line that is recited in a speech or performance without prior preparation

improvisación

improvisación

Ex: During the live broadcast, the anchor handled an unexpected technical glitch with a smooth ad lib, maintaining the show's flow seamlessly. 

Durante la transmisión en vivo, el presentador manejó un fallo técnico inesperado con un improvisación fluida, manteniendo el flujo del programa sin problemas.

cameo
cameo
[Sustantivo]

a minor role that is played by a well-known actor

cameo, actuación especial

cameo, actuación especial

Ex: The director included a subtle cameo by a beloved veteran actor, paying homage to the classic films that inspired the new production. 

El director incluyó un cameo sutil de un querido actor veterano, rindiendo homenaje a las películas clásicas que inspiraron la nueva producción.

cliffhanger
cliffhanger
[Sustantivo]

an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

situación tensa

situación tensa

Ex: The movie's cliffhanger ending left audiences clamoring for a sequel, eager to see how the story would unfold and the characters' fates resolved. 

El final de suspenso de la película dejó al público clamando por una secuela, ansioso por ver cómo se desarrollaría la historia y se resolvería el destino de los personajes.

closeup
closeup
[Sustantivo]

a detailed and tightly framed photograph or film shot of a subject at close range

primer plano

primer plano

Ex: The director opted for a closeup of the object to emphasize its significance within the scene. 
soliloquy
soliloquy
[Sustantivo]

a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud

monólogo interior, soliloquio

monólogo interior, soliloquio

Ex: The soliloquy served as a window into the character's psyche, shedding light on their motivations and internal struggles. 

El soliloquio sirvió como una ventana a la psique del personaje, arrojando luz sobre sus motivaciones y luchas internas.

entr'acte
entr'acte
[Sustantivo]

the interval between two acts of a theatrical performance

entreacto, intermedio

entreacto, intermedio

intermission
intermission
[Sustantivo]

a short pause between parts of a play, movie, etc.

intermedio, intervalo

intermedio, intervalo

Ex: Moviegoers used the intermission to stretch their legs and visit the restroom. 

Los espectadores utilizaron el intermedio para estirar las piernas y visitar el baño.

denouement
denouement
[Sustantivo]

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

desenlace

desenlace

Ex: The film’s denouement tied up all loose ends, leaving the audience with a sense of closure. 

El desenlace de la película ató todos los cabos sueltos, dejando a la audiencia con una sensación de cierre.

green room
green room
[Sustantivo]

a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing

camerino

camerino

Ex: After her set, the musician retreated to the green room to unwind and chat with her bandmates about the performance. 

Después de su actuación, la música se retiró a la sala verde para relajarse y charlar con sus compañeros de banda sobre la actuación.

backlot
backlot
[Sustantivo]

an outdoor area in a movie studio, where large exterior sets are constructed and some scenes are shot

lote de atrás

lote de atrás

Ex: On the backlot tour, guests were treated to behind-the-scenes insights into movie magic, from elaborate set constructions to cutting-edge special effects. 

En el recorrido por el backlot, los invitados disfrutaron de información detrás de escena sobre la magia del cine, desde construcciones de sets elaborados hasta efectos especiales de vanguardia.

B-movie
B-movie
[Sustantivo]

a low-budget motion picture that is considered to be of low quality

película serie B, película clase B

película serie B, película clase B

canister
canister
[Sustantivo]

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

lata

lata

clapperboard
clapperboard
[Sustantivo]

a device used in moviemaking that consists of a hinged board, the parts of which are hit together as the shooting of a scene begins to make sure the sound and the picture are synchronized

claqueta

claqueta

dolly
dolly
[Sustantivo]

a low platform on wheels that is used for carrying a TV or movie camera

dolly, plataforma rodante

dolly, plataforma rodante

filmstrip
filmstrip
[Sustantivo]

a series of still images on a film, through which light is shone in order to be projected on a screen

filmina

filmina

cinematography
cinematography
[Sustantivo]

the art and methods of film-making, especially the photographic aspect and camerawork

cinematografía

cinematografía

Ex: The film won an award for its breathtaking cinematography, capturing stunning landscapes. 

La película ganó un premio por su cinematografía impresionante, capturando paisajes asombrosos.

montage
montage
[Sustantivo]

a technique or process of selecting, editing, and pasting separate footage in order to create a motion picture

montaje

montaje

Ex: The documentary used a montage to illustrate the impact of climate change over the years. 

El documental utilizó un montaje para ilustrar el impacto del cambio climático a lo largo de los años.

coup de theatre
coup de theatre
[Sustantivo]

a drama, show, etc. that achieves success

golpe de efecto

golpe de efecto

comedy of manners
comedy of manners
[Sustantivo]

a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

comedia costumbrista

comedia costumbrista

Ex: "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde entertains with its biting comedy of manners, critiquing Victorian moralities. 

"Un marido ideal" de Oscar Wilde entretiene con su mordaz comedia de costumbres, criticando las moralidades victorianas.

farce
farce
[Sustantivo]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

farsa

farsa

Ex: The classic farce relied on slapstick humor and mistaken identities. 

La farsa clásica se basaba en el humor slapstick y las identidades equivocadas.

slapstick
slapstick
[Sustantivo]

a comedy with deliberate clumsiness and humorously embarrassing events

bufonadas

bufonadas

vaudeville
vaudeville
[Sustantivo]

a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s

vodevil

vodevil

Ex: One of the most famous vaudeville acts was the Marx Brothers, whose zany antics and witty humor delighted audiences across the country. 

Uno de los actos de vaudeville más famosos fueron los Hermanos Marx, cuyas locas travesuras y humor ingenioso deleitaron al público en todo el país.

film noir
film noir
[Sustantivo]

a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations

cine negro, film noir

cine negro, film noir

Ex: "The Third Man" is a film noir set in post-war Vienna, where an American writer investigates the mysterious death of his friend and uncovers a conspiracy involving black marketeers and espionage. 

« The Third Man » es un film noir ambientado en la Viena de posguerra, donde un escritor estadounidense investiga la misteriosa muerte de su amigo y descubre una conspiración que involucra a traficantes del mercado negro y espionaje.

matinee
matinee
[Sustantivo]

a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon

matiné, matinée

matiné, matinée

Ex: They studied classic films to learn about the evolution of matinee in cinema. 

Estudiaron películas clásicas para aprender sobre la evolución de la matiné en el cine.

two-hander
two-hander
[Sustantivo]

a play that is written in order to be staged only by two actors

obra con dos personajes

obra con dos personajes

whodunit
whodunit
[Sustantivo]

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

novela policíaca

novela policíaca

Ex: The film is an engaging whodunit, following the detective's meticulous investigation to uncover the identity of the elusive murderer. 

La película es un whodunit atractivo, siguiendo la meticulosa investigación del detective para descubrir la identidad del escurridizo asesino.

continuity
continuity
[Sustantivo]

consistency in the details, actions, and appearance of successive scenes in a film or television production

continuidad

continuidad

Ex: Good continuity makes cuts between shots less noticeable. 
debutante
debutante
[Sustantivo]

a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports

debutante

debutante

understudy
understudy
[Sustantivo]

an actor who practices the lines of another actor in order to replace them if necessary

suplente

suplente

Ex: The understudy had to memorize the script quickly when called upon to perform. 

El suplente tuvo que memorizar el guión rápidamente cuando fue llamado a actuar.

flashback
flashback
[Sustantivo]

a scene in a story line that interrupts the chronological order and takes the narrative back in time

flashback, escena retrospectiva

flashback, escena retrospectiva

fourth wall
fourth wall
[Sustantivo]

an imaginary barrier that separates the mise en scene and the fictional characters from the audience, especially in a theatrical performance

cuarta pared

cuarta pared

Ex: The playwright's clever use of the fourth wall allowed for intimate storytelling, as characters shared their innermost thoughts and feelings with the audience in moments of vulnerability. 

El uso ingenioso del cuarto muro por parte del dramaturgo permitió una narración íntima, ya que los personajes compartían sus pensamientos y sentimientos más íntimos con el público en momentos de vulnerabilidad.

franchise
franchise
[Sustantivo]

a set of related movies, novels, or other creative works that portray the same character or characters across multiple installments, often in different settings or situations, forming a unified narrative or brand

franquicia

franquicia

Ex: The franchise has expanded into video games, merchandise, and theme park attractions. 
computer-generated imagery

the use of computer software to create special visual effects in a movie, commercial, etc.

imágenes generadas por computadora

imágenes generadas por computadora

ovation
ovation
[Sustantivo]

an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping

ovación

ovación

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