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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 3

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 3 del libro de curso Headway Upper Intermediate, como "ensayo", "whodunit", "intervalo", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
book
book
[Sustantivo]

a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them

libro

libro

Ex: I always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time. 
film
film
[Sustantivo]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

película

película

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end. 
to act
to act
[Verbo]

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

actuar

actuar

Ex: In the movie, the talented actress will act as a determined detective solving a complex case. 
stall
stall
[Sustantivo]

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

platea, patio de butacas

platea, patio de butacas

Ex: We bought tickets for the stalls to get a closer view of the play. 
documentary
documentary
[Sustantivo]

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

documental

documental

Ex: I saw a great documentary about the history of music. 
dressing room
dressing room
[Sustantivo]

a room in a clothing store where people can try on items of clothing before buying them

probador

probador

Ex: She tried on several outfits in the dressing room before finding the perfect one for the party. 
starring
starring
[Adjetivo]

featuring a prominent or leading role, especially in a film, play, or production

protagonizado por, con en el papel principal

protagonizado por, con en el papel principal

Ex: The movie, starring a famous Hollywood actor, was an instant hit. 
role
role
[Sustantivo]

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

papel, rol

papel, rol

Ex: Despite her minor role in that movie, she made a strong impression. 
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: The new superhero movie became a blockbuster, earning over $1 billion at the box office. 
program
program
[Sustantivo]

a performance, typically in the context of theater, music, or other artistic events

programa, espectáculo

programa, espectáculo

Ex: The program included a mix of classical and modern music. 
playwright
playwright
[Sustantivo]

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

dramaturgo, autor teatral

dramaturgo, autor teatral

Ex: The playwright received critical acclaim for her latest production. 
autobiography
autobiography
[Sustantivo]

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

autobiografía

autobiografía

Ex: He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world. 
plot
plot
[Sustantivo]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento, trama

argumento, trama

Ex: The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists. 
critic
critic
[Sustantivo]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

crítico

crítico

Ex: The film critic praised the director's innovative storytelling and powerful performances in her review. 
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 actors gathered for their final rehearsal before the opening night of the play. 
musical
musical
[Sustantivo]

any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story

musical

musical

Ex: The school is putting on a musical this spring, and I can't wait to see the students showcase their talents in singing, dancing, and acting. 
trailer
trailer
[Sustantivo]

a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

tráiler, avance

tráiler, avance

Ex: The studio released a second trailer with more footage from the film. 
animation
animation
[Sustantivo]

a movie in which animated characters move

película de animación, dibujos animados

película de animación, dibujos animados

Ex: Children often enjoy animation because of the colorful characters and imaginative worlds. 
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 latest novel by the bestselling author is a gripping whodunit, filled with twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end. 
performance
performance
[Sustantivo]

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

representación

representación

Ex: He received applause for his performance in the school play. 
storyline
storyline
[Sustantivo]

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento

argumento

Ex: The storyline takes a surprising turn in the final chapters of the book. 
director
director
[Sustantivo]

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

director

director

Ex: He is working with a well-known director on his next film. 
script
script
[Sustantivo]

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

guion, texto

guion, texto

Ex: The actor memorized his lines from the script before the performance. 
matinee
matinee
[Sustantivo]

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

matiné, matinée

matiné, matinée

Ex: Editors use matinee to refine pacing and maintain audience engagement throughout the movie. 
sequel
sequel
[Sustantivo]

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

secuela, continuación

secuela, continuación

Ex: The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel was released to critical acclaim. 
interval
interval
[Sustantivo]

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

intermedio, entreacto

intermedio, entreacto

Ex: The audience enjoyed refreshments during the interval of the play. 
hardback
hardback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

libro de tapa dura

libro de tapa dura

Ex: She bought the new novel in hardback because it lasts longer than paperbacks. 
full house
full house
[Sustantivo]

a situation where all seats, spaces, or accommodations are completely occupied, with no availability left

lleno total, aforo completo

lleno total, aforo completo

Ex: The theater had a full house for the premiere of the new play. 
chapter
chapter
[Sustantivo]

one of the main sections of a book, with a particular number and title

capítulo

capítulo

Ex: She eagerly read the first chapter of the novel to get a sense of the story. 
backstage
backstage
[Sustantivo]

the part of the theater where performers, crew, and staff work away from the audience's sight

entre bastidores, entre bambalinas

entre bastidores, entre bambalinas

Ex: Backstage was filled with nervous energy before the curtain rose. 
novelist
novelist
[Sustantivo]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

novelista

novelista

Ex: The novelist spent years researching for her historical fiction book to ensure accuracy in the portrayal of events. 
screen
screen
[Sustantivo]

the large, white surface on which movies or pictures are projected

pantalla

pantalla

Ex: The cinema's screen displayed a captivating 3D movie. 
fairy tale
fairy tale
[Sustantivo]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

cuento de hadas

cuento de hadas

Ex: Children love to immerse themselves in the magical world of fairy tales, where anything seems possible. 
thriller
thriller
[Sustantivo]

a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime

thriller

thriller

Ex: He enjoys watching thrillers with intense action and unpredictable twists. 
paperback
paperback
[Sustantivo]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro en rústica, edición rústica

libro en rústica, edición rústica

Ex: She preferred the paperback because it was lightweight and easy to carry during her travels. 
stunt
stunt
[Sustantivo]

a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie

escena peligrosa

escena peligrosa

Ex: The actor performed his own stunt during the action scene, impressing the crew. 
dummy
dummy
[Sustantivo]

a model of a human figure used for display or practice

maniquí

maniquí

Ex: Firefighters trained with a dummy to practice rescues. 
deserted
deserted
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others

abandonado, desierto

abandonado, desierto

Ex: The small town looked deserted, with no one on the streets. 
to clutch
to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agarrar, asir

agarrar, asir

Ex: He clutched the steering wheel tightly as he navigated through the winding mountain road. 
nerve
nerve
[Sustantivo]

the ability to face difficult or challenging situations with determination and resolve

coraje, valor

coraje, valor

Ex: It took a lot of nerve for her to stand up and speak in front of the crowd. 
gossip
gossip
[Sustantivo]

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

chisme, cotilleo

chisme, cotilleo

Ex: The office was filled with gossip after the new manager arrived. 
to alert
to alert
[Verbo]

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

alertar

alertar

Ex: The security system alerted the homeowners to a possible break-in with a loud alarm. 
limelight
limelight
[Sustantivo]

a bright, focused light produced by a lamp, formerly used in theaters and other performance venues for stage lighting

candilejas, foco

candilejas, foco

Ex: In the 19th century, theaters used limelight to highlight key performers on stage. 
to wear off

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

desgastarse, borrarse

desgastarse, borrarse

Ex: After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off. 
courage
courage
[Sustantivo]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

coraje, valentía

coraje, valentía

Ex: It takes a lot of courage to speak in front of a large audience. 
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