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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - Tras Bambalinas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre obra, como "soliloquy", "revival", "balcony", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
community theater
community theater
[Sustantivo]

the activity of acting in or producing a play in a theater as a hobby and not a profession

teatro comunitario

teatro comunitario

Ex: The community theater was a hub of creativity and talent, offering opportunities for people of all ages to participate in the performing arts. 

El teatro comunitario era un centro de creatividad y talento, ofreciendo oportunidades para personas de todas las edades de participar en las artes escénicas.

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.

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.

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.

premiere
premiere
[Sustantivo]

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

estreno, premiere

estreno, premiere

Ex: The director nervously awaited the audience's reaction at the premiere of her debut feature film. 

El director esperaba nerviosamente la reacción del público en el estreno de su primer largometraje.

melodrama
melodrama
[Sustantivo]

a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience

melodrama

melodrama

Ex: The movie descended into melodrama in the final act, with characters delivering over-the-top speeches and indulging in exaggerated emotional outbursts. 

La película cayó en el melodrama en el acto final, con personajes pronunciando discursos exagerados e indulgiendo en arrebatos emocionales exagerados.

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.

curtain call
curtain call
[Sustantivo]

the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience

ovación final

ovación final

Ex: During the curtain call, the director joined the cast on stage, acknowledging the hard work and dedication that went into the production. 

Durante la llamada a escena, el director se unió al elenco en el escenario, reconociendo el trabajo duro y la dedicación que se invirtieron en la producción.

to dramatize

to turn a book, story, or an event into a movie or play

dramatizar

dramatizar

Ex: The acclaimed director was hired to dramatize the bestselling novel into a blockbuster film. 
surtitle
surtitle
[Sustantivo]

translated words projected above or next to the stage on a screen in an opera or play

sobretítulo

sobretítulo

Ex: Attendees appreciated the surtitles, which enhanced their enjoyment of the performance. 

Los asistentes apreciaron los sobretítulos, lo que mejoró su disfrute de la actuación.

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.

stage direction
stage direction
[Sustantivo]

a text in the script of a play, giving an instruction regarding the movement, position, etc. of actors

acotación

acotación

Ex: During rehearsal, the actors practiced the intricate choreography as per the stage direction. 

Durante el ensayo, los actores practicaron la intrincada coreografía según las direcciones escénicas.

revival
revival
[Sustantivo]

a new performance of something old that has not been performed for a long time, such as a play

reposición, nuevo montaje

reposición, nuevo montaje

Ex: Attendees eagerly awaited the premiere of the revival of the 1920s comedy "The Importance of Being Earnest." 

Los asistentes esperaban con ansias el estreno del revival de la comedia de los años 20 "La importancia de llamarse Ernesto".

to prompt
to prompt
[Verbo]

to assist someone by suggesting the next words or actions they may have forgotten or not fully learned

apuntar, soplar

apuntar, soplar

Ex: The supportive audience members would softly prompt the nervous singer. 

Los miembros del público sugerían suavemente al cantante nervioso.

to enact
to enact
[Verbo]

to act a role in a motion picture or perform a play on stage

representar

representar

Ex: The actors rehearsed tirelessly to enact their parts in the historical drama. 

Los actores ensayaron incansablemente para representar sus papeles en el drama histórico.

interpretation
interpretation
[Sustantivo]

a representation that an actor or a performer gives of an artistic or musical piece that shows their understanding and feeling toward it

interpretación

interpretación

Ex: The singer's interpretation of the ballad moved listeners to tears, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing. 
to overact
to overact
[Verbo]

to act a role in an exaggerated way that is not natural

sobreactuar

sobreactuar

Ex: During rehearsals, he was overacting until the director intervened. 

Durante los ensayos, él sobreactuaba hasta que el director intervino.

to miscast
to miscast
[Verbo]

to assign the roles of a play, motion picture, etc. to unsuitable actors

dar un papel poco apropiado

dar un papel poco apropiado

Ex: If they had listened to the casting advice, they wouldn't have miscast the main character. 

Si hubieran escuchado los consejos de casting, no habrían elegido mal al personaje principal.

read-through
read-through
[Sustantivo]

a preparatory session during which actors read the words of a play before beginning to practice it on the stage

primer ensayo, lectura previa

primer ensayo, lectura previa

Ex: The read-through was a chance for the ensemble to bond and develop chemistry, as they explored the dynamics between their characters and rehearsed their lines together. 

El lectura previa fue una oportunidad para que el conjunto se uniera y desarrollara química, mientras exploraban las dinámicas entre sus personajes y ensayaban sus líneas juntos.

to put on
to put on
[Verbo]

to stage a play, a show, etc. for an audience

presentar, montar

presentar, montar

Ex: The community center put a show on to celebrate the holidays. 

El centro comunitario organizó un espectáculo para celebrar las fiestas.

rehearsal
rehearsal
[Sustantivo]

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The singer's vocal coach joined her for a private rehearsal to refine her technique. 

El entrenador vocal de la cantante se unió a ella para un ensayo privado para refinar su técnica.

to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

interpretar

interpretar

Ex: The actor's ability to portray villains with depth and charisma has made him a sought-after talent in Hollywood. 

La habilidad del actor para representar villanos con profundidad y carisma lo ha convertido en un talento muy buscado en Hollywood.

adaptation
adaptation
[Sustantivo]

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

adaptación

adaptación

Ex: Hollywood has produced countless adaptations of literary works, bringing beloved stories to life on the silver screen. 

Hollywood ha producido innumerables adaptaciones de obras literarias, dando vida a historias queridas en la pantalla grande.

art director
art director
[Sustantivo]

someone who is in charge of the artistic features, such as props and costumes of a movie or play

director artístico

director artístico

Ex: The art director collaborated closely with the production designer to bring the director's vision to life on screen. 

El director de arte colaboró estrechamente con el diseñador de producción para llevar la visión del director a la pantalla.

dramatist
dramatist
[Sustantivo]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

dramaturgo

dramaturgo

Ex: The dramatist's latest play received rave reviews for its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes. 

La última obra del dramaturgo recibió críticas entusiastas por sus personajes convincentes y sus temas provocadores.

balcony
balcony
[Sustantivo]

an upper floor in a theater or cinema where there are seats for the audience

anfiteatro, galería

anfiteatro, galería

Ex: From the balcony, you could hear the orchestra tuning before the symphony began. 

Desde el balcón, se podía escuchar a la orquesta afinando antes de que comenzara la sinfonía.

offstage
offstage
[Adjetivo]

situated out of sight of the audience, typically in the wings or backstage

de fuera del escenario

de fuera del escenario

Ex: The offstage voices of the actors created an eerie atmosphere during the play's climax. 

Las voces fuera del escenario de los actores crearon una atmósfera inquietante durante el clímax de la obra.

set piece
set piece
[Sustantivo]

a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex

escena

escena

Ex: The spaceship set piece was a marvel of engineering, complete with blinking lights, control panels, and futuristic furnishings that brought the world of science fiction to vivid life. 

El escenario de la nave espacial era una maravilla de la ingeniería, completo con luces parpadeantes, paneles de control y mobiliario futurista que daba vida al mundo de la ciencia ficción.

blockbuster
blockbuster
[Sustantivo]

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

éxito de taquilla, bestseller

éxito de taquilla, bestseller

Ex: Blockbuster video games often feature cutting-edge graphics and immersive gameplay. 

Los videojuegos blockbuster a menudo cuentan con gráficos de vanguardia y una jugabilidad inmersiva.

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.

costume drama
costume drama
[Sustantivo]

a motion picture or theatrical production with a historical setting in which the actors wear the costume appropriate to that time period

drama histórico

drama histórico

Ex: Costume dramas often feature elaborate ballroom scenes with actors in period attire. 

Los dramas de época a menudo presentan escenas de salón elaboradas con actores en atuendos de la época.

credit
credit
[Sustantivo]

(plural) a list of names at the start or end of a TV program or movie acknowledging the people involved in its production

títulos de crédito, créditos

títulos de crédito, créditos

Ex: The opening credits introduced the main characters and set the tone for the film. 

Los créditos iniciales presentaban a los personajes principales y establecían el tono de la película.

to fictionalize

to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details

novelar, dramatizar

novelar, dramatizar

Ex: Writers often fictionalize real-life scandals to protect the identities of those involved. 

Los escritores a menudo ficcionalizan escándalos de la vida real para proteger las identidades de los involucrados.

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.

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.

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.

interlude
interlude
[Sustantivo]

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

interludio

interludio

Ex: During the interlude, the audience enjoyed a brief dance performance. 

Durante el interludio, el público disfrutó de una breve actuación de baile.

epilogue
epilogue
[Sustantivo]

a short address to the audience by an actor at the conclusion of a play, frequently in verse

epílogo

epílogo

Ex: Shakespearean plays frequently feature epilogues spoken by a character. 

Las obras de Shakespeare presentan frecuentemente epílogos pronunciados por un personaje.

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.

telefilm
telefilm
[Sustantivo]

a movie that is intended to be broadcast on TV, rather than being projected on the screen

película para televisión

película para televisión

Ex: He directed a suspenseful telefilm that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. 

Dirigió un telefilme de suspense que mantuvo a los espectadores al borde de sus asientos.

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