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Literatura - Ficción especulativa

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alien invasion
[Sustantivo]

a common theme in science fiction that explores the arrival of extraterrestrial beings to Earth, often with the intention to conquer or destroy humanity

invasión extraterrestre, ataque alienígena

invasión extraterrestre, ataque alienígena

alternate history
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fiction that imagines what might have happened if history had taken a different path, often involving changes in key historical events

historia alternativa, ucronía

historia alternativa, ucronía

a genre of speculative fiction that involves a catastrophic event, such as a global disaster, that threatens the survival of humanity and creates a world in which civilization is in ruins

ficción apocalíptica, literatura apocalíptica

ficción apocalíptica, literatura apocalíptica

a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the aftermath of a major catastrophe and how human beings struggle to survive in the new, drastically changed world

ficción postapocalíptica, literatura postapocalíptica

ficción postapocalíptica, literatura postapocalíptica

cyberpunk
[Sustantivo]

a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology

ciberpunk

ciberpunk

dystopian fiction
[Sustantivo]

a genre of fiction where the story takes place in a future society that is characterized by suffering, oppression, and often a loss of individual freedoms

ficción distópica, novela distópica

ficción distópica, novela distópica

fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantasía

fantasía

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .Tiene una colección de libros **fantásticos**, cada uno ambientado en un universo mágico diferente.
high fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a fictional world with its own rules, history, and cultures, often involving magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil

alta fantasía, fantasía épica

alta fantasía, fantasía épica

low fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the real world or in a fictional world with low levels of magic and focuses on character-driven stories rather than epic battles and heroic quests

fantasía baja, baja fantasía

fantasía baja, baja fantasía

utopian fiction
[Sustantivo]

a genre of literature that envisions a perfect or ideal society, often with a focus on social, political, and economic issues, and explores how such a society could be achieved

ficción utópica, literatura utópica

ficción utópica, literatura utópica

fable
[Sustantivo]

a short story on morality with animal characters

fábula

fábula

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.« El Niño que Gritó Lobo » es una **fábula** atemporal que advierte sobre los peligros de la deshonestidad y el engaño.
folktale
[Sustantivo]

a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

cuento popular

cuento popular

Ex: The children listened intently as their grandmother shared an old folk tale.Los niños escuchaban atentamente mientras su abuela compartía un antiguo **cuento popular**.
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.
ghost story
[Sustantivo]

a story involving ghosts that is supposed to be frightening

cuento de fantasmas, historia de miedo

cuento de fantasmas, historia de miedo

legend
[Sustantivo]

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

leyenda

leyenda

magic realism
[Sustantivo]

a literary genre that blends realistic narrative with elements of the fantastic or supernatural, often featuring characters and settings that are commonplace in the author's culture, but with magical or surreal elements added

realismo mágico, realismo maravilloso

realismo mágico, realismo maravilloso

myth
[Sustantivo]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mito

mito

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .Los aldeanos transmitieron el **mito** a través de las generaciones.
superhero fiction
[Sustantivo]

a genre of speculative fiction that is centered on characters with superhuman or extraordinary abilities, often fighting against evil forces or supervillains to save the world

ficción de superhéroes, literatura de superhéroes

ficción de superhéroes, literatura de superhéroes

comic fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of comedy and satire with fantastical elements such as magic, supernatural creatures, and mythical lands

fantasía cómica, fantasía humorística

fantasía cómica, fantasía humorística

Bangsian fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a literary genre that involves the use of famous literary or historical figures or their fictional counterparts as characters in a story that is set in the afterlife

fantasía Bangsiana, ficción Bangsiana

fantasía Bangsiana, ficción Bangsiana

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the present day, real-world, or a world that closely resembles it

fantasía contemporánea, fantasía moderna

fantasía contemporánea, fantasía moderna

urban fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy literature that typically features supernatural and magical elements in a contemporary, urban setting

fantasía urbana, fantástico urbano

fantasía urbana, fantástico urbano

dark fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of fantasy with horror or darker themes, often featuring antiheroes and a sense of dread or unease

fantasía oscura, fantasía tenebrosa

fantasía oscura, fantasía tenebrosa

hard fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy that emphasizes detailed, realistic world-building and a rigorous adherence to the laws of magic or other supernatural elements

fantasía dura, fantasía rigurosa

fantasía dura, fantasía rigurosa

heroic fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy literature that emphasizes the protagonist's journey, often featuring a hero or group of heroes on a quest or mission to save the world or defeat evil forces

fantasía heroica, fantasía épica

fantasía heroica, fantasía épica

historical fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a sub-genre of fantasy fiction that takes place in a recognizable historical period, but with supernatural or magical elements incorporated into the story

fantasía histórica, fantástico histórico

fantasía histórica, fantástico histórico

LitRPG
[Sustantivo]

a genre of fiction that blends literature and gaming, where characters play video games or get stuck in one, and their progress and achievements are described using gaming terminology

LitRPG, Literatura de rol

LitRPG, Literatura de rol

science fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a literary genre that blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, often featuring futuristic technology and magic or supernatural elements coexisting in the same world or story

ciencia fantasía, fantasía científica

ciencia fantasía, fantasía científica

science fiction
[Sustantivo]

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

ciencia ficción

ciencia ficción

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life .La película de **ciencia ficción** estaba llena de tecnología avanzada y vida extraterrestre.
gaslamp fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a world that looks like Victorian or Edwardian times, with spooky elements and advanced technology

fantasía de farol de gas, fantasía de lámpara de gas

fantasía de farol de gas, fantasía de lámpara de gas

sword and sorcery
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction characterized by action-packed adventures involving sword fights, magic, and elements of horror or romance

espada y brujería, fantasía heroica

espada y brujería, fantasía heroica

monster literature
[Sustantivo]

a genre that explores the relationship between humans and monsters and often includes the appearance of supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and zombies

literatura de monstruos, literatura monstruosa

literatura de monstruos, literatura monstruosa

vampire literature
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of horror and gothic fiction that focuses on the mythological creature of the vampire, typically portraying them as bloodthirsty predators who prey on humans to sustain their immortality

literatura vampírica, literatura de vampiros

literatura vampírica, literatura de vampiros

a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes scientific accuracy and technical details in its storytelling

ciencia ficción dura, hard ciencia ficción

ciencia ficción dura, hard ciencia ficción

a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on futuristic or speculative elements and explores themes related to social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, or anthropology, rather than strict scientific details

ciencia ficción blanda, ciencia ficción social

ciencia ficción blanda, ciencia ficción social

space opera
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes adventure, melodramatic action, and interstellar conflict, often with heroic characters and a romantic or epic tone

ópera espacial, space opera

ópera espacial, space opera

retrofuturism
[Sustantivo]

an artistic and cultural movement that blends elements of nostalgia for past aesthetics and design with futuristic technology and sensibilities

retrofuturismo, futurismo retro

retrofuturismo, futurismo retro

steampunk
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, often set in a Victorian or Edwardian-inspired alternate history

steampunk, retrofuturismo de vapor

steampunk, retrofuturismo de vapor

biopunk
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the implications of biotechnology and synthetic biology, often exploring the societal and ethical consequences of advancements in these fields

biopunk, ciberbiología

biopunk, ciberbiología

a genre of speculative fiction that explores mysterious or paranormal phenomena, often including ghosts, demons, psychic abilities, and other supernatural elements

ficción sobrenatural, literatura fantástica

ficción sobrenatural, literatura fantástica

weird fiction
[Sustantivo]

a literary genre that combines supernatural, horror, and science fiction elements to create a strange and unsettling atmosphere that defies traditional genre classifications

ficción extraña, literatura rara

ficción extraña, literatura rara

a literary genre that features underground or subterranean settings, often with themes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown

ficción subterránea, literatura subterránea

ficción subterránea, literatura subterránea

tall tale
[Sustantivo]

a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated

un cuento chino, una historia exagerada

un cuento chino, una historia exagerada

Ex: After dinner she told me a tall tale about her pet .Después de la cena, me contó un **cuento exagerado** sobre su mascota.
techno-thriller
[Sustantivo]

a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story

techno-thriller, thriller tecnológico

techno-thriller, thriller tecnológico

a genre of speculative fiction that portrays the invasion of a territory by foreign powers, often depicting the culture and society of the invaded country in a negative light while glorifying the invading force

literatura de invasión, novela de invasión

literatura de invasión, novela de invasión

werewolf fiction
[Sustantivo]

a type of story where some characters can turn into wolves and it often explores their struggles and conflicts

ficción de hombre lobo, literatura de hombres lobo

ficción de hombre lobo, literatura de hombres lobo

zombie fiction
[Sustantivo]

a genre of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction that typically involves a widespread outbreak of zombies

ficción de zombis, literatura zombie

ficción de zombis, literatura zombie

urban legend
[Sustantivo]

a type of modern folklore consisting of stories, often presented as true, that are passed down through generations by word of mouth or through written media

leyenda urbana, mito urbano

leyenda urbana, mito urbano

Ex: Many people believe the urban legend about the mysterious alligators living in New York City sewers .Mucha gente cree en la **leyenda urbana** de los misteriosos caimanes que viven en las alcantarillas de Nueva York.
paranormal fiction
[Sustantivo]

a genre of speculative fiction that includes supernatural or paranormal elements as a primary focus of the plot

ficción paranormal, literatura paranormal

ficción paranormal, literatura paranormal

portal fantasy
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction where the protagonist is transported from the real world to a magical or fantasy world through a portal or gateway

fantasía de portal, fantasía de umbral

fantasía de portal, fantasía de umbral

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