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El libro Total English - Elemental - Unidad 9 - Referencia

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 9 - Referencia en el libro de curso Total English Elementary, como "documental", "literatura", "género", etc.

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modern art
modern art
[Sustantivo]

art that is created from 1860s until 1970s in which a departure from traditional styles and values along with experimenting with new forms is dominant

arte moderno

arte moderno

Ex: He studied modern art movements like Cubism and Surrealism. 

Estudió movimientos del arte moderno como el cubismo y el surrealismo.

traditional
traditional
[Adjetivo]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

tradicional

Ex: She decorated her living room in a traditional style, with classic wooden furniture and antique lamps. 

Decoró su sala de estar en un estilo tradicional, con muebles de madera clásicos y lámparas antiguas.

painting
painting
[Sustantivo]

a picture created by paint

pintura

pintura

Ex: She gifted me a beautiful painting of a serene beach at sunset. 
performance art
performance art
[Sustantivo]

a modern type of art in which the artist and the audience are engaged in dramatic performance, often with political or social themes

arte en vivo, performance, performance art

arte en vivo, performance, performance art

Ex: The gallery hosted a night of experimental performance art. 

La galería albergó una noche de arte performático experimental.

ballet
ballet
[Sustantivo]

a formal style of dance that uses precise and graceful movements, usually performed to music

ballet

ballet

Ex: Daniel watched a classical ballet at the theater. 
classical music
classical music
[Sustantivo]

music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms

música clásica

música clásica

Ex: Many people find that classical music has a calming effect, making it a popular choice for meditation and yoga. 

Muchas personas encuentran que la música clásica tiene un efecto calmante, lo que la convierte en una opción popular para la meditación y el yoga.

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: As part of their film studies course, students analyzed the cinematography and narrative structure of various iconic films. 
opera
opera
[Sustantivo]

a dramatic work in which all or most of the words are sung with musical accompaniment

ópera

ópera

Ex: Daniel bought tickets to see a famous Italian opera. 
rap music
rap music
[Sustantivo]

a genre of music that features spoken lyrics over a rhythmic and rhyming musical background

música rap, rap

música rap, rap

Ex: The festival featured top rap music artists. 

El festival presentó a los mejores artistas de música rap.

rock music
rock music
[Sustantivo]

a genre of popular music, with a strong beat played on electric guitars and drums, evolved from rock and roll and pop music

rock, música rock

rock, música rock

Ex: He's learning to play the electric guitar, inspired by rock legends. 

Está aprendiendo a tocar la guitarra eléctrica, inspirado por las leyendas del rock.

theater
theater
[Sustantivo]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

teatro

teatro

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production. 
documentary
documentary
[Sustantivo]

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

documental

documental

Ex: The documentary series on Netflix explores different aspects of science. 

La serie documental en Netflix explora diferentes aspectos de la ciencia.

talent show
talent show
[Sustantivo]

an event or competition in which participants showcase their skills or talents in front of an audience and a panel of judges

espectáculo de talentos, concurso de talentos

espectáculo de talentos, concurso de talentos

Ex: He became famous after winning a talent show with his impressive dance moves. 

Se hizo famoso después de ganar un show de talentos con sus impresionantes movimientos de baile.

literature
literature
[Sustantivo]

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

literatura

literatura

Ex: She enjoys classic literature, particularly the works of Shakespeare. 
novel
novel
[Sustantivo]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

novela

novela

Ex: The fantasy novel features a world filled with magic and mythical creatures. 
play
play
[Sustantivo]

a live presentation of a play or stage production

obra

obra

Ex: She appeared in a school play. 
poetry
poetry
[Sustantivo]

a literary form that uses concentrated, imaginative, or rhythmic language to express ideas, feelings, or experiences

poesía

poesía

Ex: His poetry often explores memory and loss. 
exhibition
exhibition
[Sustantivo]

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

exposición

exposición

Ex: The annual exhibition of local crafts attracts thousands of visitors each year. 
graffiti
graffiti
[Sustantivo]

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti, pintadas

graffiti, pintadas

Ex: The graffiti on the wall featured bright colors and bold designs that attracted the attention of passersby. 

El grafiti en la pared presentaba colores brillantes y diseños audaces que atraían la atención de los transeúntes.

bad guy
bad guy
[Sustantivo]

a character in a story or film who is portrayed as an antagonist or villain

malo, villano

malo, villano

Ex: The bad guy was finally defeated in the final scene. 

El villano finalmente fue derrotado en la escena final.

character
character
[Sustantivo]

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

personaje

personaje

Ex: Hamlet is a tragic character in Shakespeare's play. 
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 literary critic analyzed the symbolism and themes present in the novel, offering insights into the author's intentions. 
Oscar
Oscar
[Sustantivo]

an annual award given to the best director, movie, actor, etc. by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Óscar, Premio Óscar

Óscar, Premio Óscar

Ex: The actor received an Oscar nomination for his powerful performance. 

El actor recibió una nominación al Óscar por su poderosa actuación.

scene
scene
[Sustantivo]

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

escena

escena

Ex: The opening scene of the movie was shot in Paris. 
villain
villain
[Sustantivo]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

villano

villano

Ex: The villain’s motives were revealed at the end of the story. 

Los motivos del villano se revelaron al final de la historia.

genre
genre
[Sustantivo]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

género

género

Ex: Abstract art is a genre that breaks away from traditional representation. 

El arte abstracto es un género que se aleja de la representación tradicional.

action film
action film
[Sustantivo]

a film genre that has a lot of exciting events, and usually contains violence

película de acción, cine de acción

película de acción, cine de acción

Ex: The action film won several awards for its choreography and special effects, showcasing the hard work of the production team. 

La película de acción ganó varios premios por su coreografía y efectos especiales, mostrando el arduo trabajo del equipo de producción.

cartoon
cartoon
[Sustantivo]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

dibujos animados

dibujos animados

Ex: The cartoon is known for its colorful animation and funny characters. 

La caricatura es conocida por su animación colorida y sus personajes divertidos.

comedy
comedy
[Sustantivo]

a genre of plays, films, or other works intended to be humorous, typically with a light or happy ending

comedia

comedia

Ex: Daniel is studying the development of comedy in European theater. 
horror film
horror film
[Sustantivo]

a film genre that has a lot of unnatural or frightening events intending to scare people

película de terror

película de terror

Ex: The director's latest horror film received rave reviews for its innovative storytelling and terrifying visuals. 

La última película de terror del director recibió críticas entusiastas por su narrativa innovadora y sus imágenes aterradoras.

love story
love story
[Sustantivo]

a story that focuses on the romantic relationship between two individuals and their experiences or adventures together

historia de amor, novela romántica

historia de amor, novela romántica

Ex: His novel is a classic love story about two people from different worlds. 

Su novela es un cuento de amor clásico sobre dos personas de diferentes mundos.

musical
musical
[Sustantivo]

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

musical

musical

Ex: After watching the musical, I found myself humming the catchy songs long after the curtain had fallen. 
science fiction
science fiction
[Sustantivo]

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

ciencia ficción

ciencia ficción

Ex: She is writing a science fiction story about time travel. 

Ella está escribiendo una historia de ciencia ficción sobre viajes en el tiempo.

thriller
thriller
[Sustantivo]

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

thriller

thriller

Ex: She’s a fan of crime thrillers, especially those with complex plots. 

Ella es fanática de los thrillers de crimen, especialmente aquellos con tramas complejas.

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