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El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 3

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
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: The librarian helped me find a book on ancient history for my research project .El bibliotecario me ayudó a encontrar un **libro** sobre historia antigua para mi proyecto de investigación.
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: This year 's film festival showcased a diverse range of independent films from both emerging and established filmmakers around the world .El festival de **cine** de este año mostró una amplia gama de **películas** independientes de cineastas emergentes y establecidos de todo el mundo.
to act
[Verbo]

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

actuar

actuar

Ex: For the TV series, the actress had to act as a brilliant scientist.Para la serie de televisión, la actriz tuvo que **actuar** como una científica brillante.
stall
[Sustantivo]

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

platea, patio de butacas

platea, patio de butacas

Ex: From the stalls, you could see every detail of the costumes and set.Desde los **palcos**, se podía ver cada detalle de los trajes y el escenario.
documentary
[Sustantivo]

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

documental

documental

Ex: The wildlife documentary showcased the beauty of nature .El **documental** sobre la vida silvestre mostró la belleza de la naturaleza.
dressing room
[Sustantivo]

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

probador

probador

Ex: The dressing room was bustling with activity as models prepared for the fashion show .El **probador** estaba lleno de actividad mientras los modelos se preparaban para el desfile de moda.
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: He finally landed a starring role after years of supporting parts.Finalmente consiguió un papel **protagónico** después de años de papeles secundarios.
role
[Sustantivo]

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

papel, rol

papel, rol

Ex: She was praised for her role in the new film .Fue elogiada por su **papel** en la nueva película.
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: Streaming platforms compete to secure the rights to blockbuster films and series for their subscribers.Las plataformas de streaming compiten por asegurar los derechos de películas y series **taquilleras** para sus suscriptores.
program
[Sustantivo]

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

programa, espectáculo

programa, espectáculo

Ex: The program listed all the actors and crew involved in the play .El **programa** enumeró a todos los actores y el equipo involucrados en la obra.
playwright
[Sustantivo]

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

dramaturgo, autor teatral

dramaturgo, autor teatral

Ex: His plays often address social and political issues , making him a prominent playwright.Sus obras suelen abordar cuestiones sociales y políticas, lo que lo convierte en un **dramaturgo** destacado.
autobiography
[Sustantivo]

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

autobiografía

autobiografía

Ex: The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .La **autobiografía** proporcionó una perspectiva única sobre el movimiento de derechos civiles.
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: Critics praised the plot of the film for its originality and depth .Los críticos elogiaron **la trama** de la película por su originalidad y profundidad.
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 art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.El análisis perspicaz del **crítico** de arte sobre las pinturas en exhibición ayudó a los visitantes a comprender mejor las técnicas e influencias del artista.
rehearsal
[Sustantivo]

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

ensayo

ensayo

Ex: The band members practiced tirelessly during rehearsal to synchronize their musical cues .Los miembros de la banda practicaron incansablemente durante el **ensayo** para sincronizar sus señales musicales.
musical
[Sustantivo]

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

musical

musical

Ex: I was captivated by the emotional depth of the musical, as it beautifully conveyed the characters' struggles and triumphs through powerful performances.Me cautivó la profundidad emocional del **musical**, ya que transmitió bellamente las luchas y triunfos de los personajes a través de actuaciones poderosas.
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: Audiences eagerly watched the trailer to get a sneak peek of the upcoming romantic comedy .El público vio ansiosamente el **tráiler** para obtener un adelanto de la próxima comedia romántica.
animation
[Sustantivo]

a movie in which animated characters move

película de animación, dibujos animados

película de animación, dibujos animados

Ex: The animation was full of bright colors and whimsical characters .**La animación** estaba llena de colores brillantes y personajes caprichosos.
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 TV series became a hit for its compelling whodunit plotlines , where each episode presented a new mystery for the viewers to solve .La serie de televisión se convirtió en un éxito por sus intrigantes tramas de **misterio**, donde cada episodio presentaba un nuevo misterio para que los espectadores lo resolvieran.
performance
[Sustantivo]

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

representación

representación

Ex: The magician 's performance captivated all the children .La **actuación** del mago cautivó a todos los niños.
storyline
[Sustantivo]

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

argumento

argumento

Ex: The novel ’s storyline follows the journey of a young girl finding her family .La **trama** de la novela sigue el viaje de una joven en busca de su familia.
director
[Sustantivo]

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

director

director

Ex: The director was famous for his meticulous attention to detail .El **director** era famoso por su meticulosa atención al detalle.
script
[Sustantivo]

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

guion, texto

guion, texto

Ex: The film 's script was adapted from a popular novel .El **guión** de la película fue adaptado de una novela popular.
matinee
[Sustantivo]

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

matiné, matinée

matiné, matinée

Ex: Matinee allows editors to experiment with different cuts and angles to achieve the desired effect.**Matinee** permite a los editores experimentar con diferentes cortes y ángulos para lograr el efecto deseado.
sequel
[Sustantivo]

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

secuela, continuación

secuela, continuación

Ex: The sequel exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .La **secuela** superó las expectativas, introduciendo nuevos giros y revelaciones que mantuvieron al público al borde de sus asientos.
interval
[Sustantivo]

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

intermedio, entreacto

intermedio, entreacto

Ex: She checked her phone during the interval, waiting for the show to resume .Ella revisó su teléfono durante el **intermedio**, esperando que el espectáculo continuara.
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 inherited a collection of vintage hardbacks from her grandmother .Heredó una colección de **libros encuadernados en tapa dura** vintage de su abuela.
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: A full house at the concert made for an unforgettable atmosphere .Un **lleno total** en el concierto creó un ambiente inolvidable.
chapter
[Sustantivo]

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

capítulo

capítulo

Ex: They discussed the themes of chapter three in their book club meeting .Discutieron los temas del **capítulo** tres en su reunión del club de lectura.
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: The backstage was crowded with people preparing for the show .**El backstage** estaba lleno de gente preparándose para el espectáculo.
novelist
[Sustantivo]

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

novelista

novelista

Ex: She often draws inspiration from her own life experiences to create compelling characters as a novelist.A menudo obtiene inspiración de sus propias experiencias de vida para crear personajes convincentes como **novelista**.
screen
[Sustantivo]

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

pantalla

pantalla

Ex: We enjoyed watching classic movies on the giant screen at the film festival .Disfrutamos viendo películas clásicas en la **pantalla** gigante del festival de cine.
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: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .La colección de la biblioteca incluye una amplia variedad de libros de **cuentos de hadas**, desde clásicos atemporales hasta versiones modernas.
thriller
[Sustantivo]

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

thriller

thriller

Ex: They recommended a thriller for the next movie night .Recomendaron un **thriller** para la próxima noche de cine.
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 donated her gently used paperbacks to the local library to share her love of reading with others .Ella donó sus **libros de bolsillo** usados con cuidado a la biblioteca local para compartir su amor por la lectura con los demás.
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: Safety measures are crucial in the planning and execution of any stunt.Las medidas de seguridad son cruciales en la planificación y ejecución de cualquier **acrobacia**.
dummy
[Sustantivo]

a model of a human figure used for display or practice

maniquí

maniquí

Ex: The stunt coordinator used a dummy for the dangerous fall scene .El coordinador de acrobacias usó un **maniquí** para la escena de caída peligrosa.
deserted
[Adjetivo]

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

abandonado, desierto

abandonado, desierto

Ex: He stood at the airport, deserted by the friend who promised to pick him up.Estaba en el aeropuerto, **abandonado** por el amigo que prometió recogerlo.
to clutch
[Verbo]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agarrar, asir

agarrar, asir

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .El detective **agarró** instintivamente la linterna cuando escuchó un sonido inesperado.
nerve
[Sustantivo]

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

coraje, valor

coraje, valor

Ex: His nerve cracked when he faced the hostile crowd during the debate .Su **nervio** se quebró cuando se enfrentó a la multitud hostil durante el debate.
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: It ’s hard to avoid gossip at family gatherings , especially when everyone knows each other so well .Es difícil evitar los **cotilleos** en las reuniones familiares, especialmente cuando todos se conocen tan bien.
to alert
[Verbo]

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

alertar

alertar

Ex: The hiker alerted fellow trekkers to an approaching thunderstormEl excursionista **alertó** a sus compañeros de caminata sobre una tormenta eléctrica que se acercaba.
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: The play 's climax was dramatically enhanced by the strategic use of limelight.El clímax de la obra se vio dramáticamente realzado por el uso estratégico del **foco**.

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

desgastarse, borrarse

desgastarse, borrarse

Ex: After years of wearing , the intricate design on the watch had been completely worn off.Después de años de uso, el intrincado diseño del reloj se había **desgastado** por completo.
courage
[Sustantivo]

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

coraje, valentía

coraje, valentía

Ex: Overcoming fear requires both courage and determination .Superar el miedo requiere tanto **valor** como determinación.
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