El libro Headway - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 3

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

libro

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

película

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

actuar

the seats that are located near the stage in a theater

platea, patio de butacas

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

documental

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

probador

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

protagonizado, estelar

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

papel, rol

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

éxito de taquilla, bestseller

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

programa, cartelera

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

dramaturgo, autor teatral

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

autobiografía

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

argumento, trama

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

crítico

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

ensayo

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

musical

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

tráiler, avance

a movie in which animated characters move

película de animación, dibujos animados

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

novela policíaca

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

representación

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

argumento

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

director

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

guion, texto

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

matiné, matinée

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

secuela, continuación

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

intermedio, entreacto

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

libro de tapa dura

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

casa llena, aforo completo

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

capítulo

the part of a theater that is out of the audience's sight where performers can change their clothes

entre bastidores, entre bambalinas

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

novelista

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

pantalla

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

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

thriller

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

libro en rústica, edición rústica

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

escena peligrosa

a model of a human figure used for display or practice

maniquí

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

desierto, abandonado

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agarrar, asir

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

valor, audacia

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

chisme, rumores

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

alertar

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

luz de limelight, luz brillante

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

desgastarse, desvanecerse

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

coraje, valentía