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Lista de Palabras Nivel C2 - Cine y Teatro

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backlot
backlot
[Sustantivo]

an outdoor area in a movie studio, where large exterior sets are constructed and some scenes are shot

lote de atrás

lote de atrás

Ex: The bustling backlot of the film studio buzzed with activity as crews prepared elaborate sets for the next blockbuster production. 
interlude
interlude
[Sustantivo]

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

interludio

interludio

Ex: During the interlude, the stage was rearranged for the second act. 
fourth wall
fourth wall
[Sustantivo]

an imaginary barrier that separates the mise en scene and the fictional characters from the audience, especially in a theatrical performance

cuarta pared

cuarta pared

Ex: Breaking the fourth wall, the character addressed the audience directly, inviting them into the inner workings of the play and blurring the line between fiction and reality. 
ad lib
ad lib
[Sustantivo]

a line that is recited in a speech or performance without prior preparation

improvisación

improvisación

Ex: The actor's quick wit saved the scene when he forgot his line, delivering a perfectly timed ad lib that had the audience roaring with laughter. 
green room
green room
[Sustantivo]

a room in a theater, a studio, etc. in which performers can relax while not performing

camerino

camerino

Ex: The actors gathered in the green room before the show, going over their lines one last time and sharing words of encouragement. 
cameo
cameo
[Sustantivo]

a minor role that is played by a well-known actor

cameo, actuación especial

cameo, actuación especial

Ex: The audience was delighted when the famous actor made a surprise cameo in the latest superhero movie, appearing briefly as a witty bartender. 
outtake
outtake
[Sustantivo]

a piece of raw footage that is recorded but is not used in the final edited version of a movie, TV program, etc.

toma falsa, descarte

toma falsa, descarte

Ex: The DVD's special features included hilarious outtakes, showing the cast breaking character and laughing during filming. 
storyboarding
storyboarding
[Sustantivo]

the process of creating a set of pictures or drawings depicting the outline of the plot of a movie, TV series, etc.

crear un guion gráfico

crear un guion gráfico

Ex: Before filming began, the director and the team spent weeks storyboarding each scene to ensure a clear visual plan for the movie. 
rough cut
rough cut
[Sustantivo]

the first version of editing a movie, after different scenes are assembled

primer corte

primer corte

Ex: The director reviewed the rough cut of the film, making notes on which scenes needed trimming and where additional shots might be required. 
curtain call
curtain call
[Sustantivo]

the time after a play or show has just ended when the performers come to the stage to receive the applause of the audience

ovación final

ovación final

Ex: As the final notes of the musical faded away, the audience erupted into applause, signaling the start of the eagerly anticipated curtain call. 
read-through
read-through
[Sustantivo]

a preparatory session during which actors read the words of a play before beginning to practice it on the stage

primer ensayo, lectura previa

primer ensayo, lectura previa

Ex: The cast gathered around a table for the read-through, eagerly flipping through their scripts and preparing to bring their characters to life. 
scene-shifting
scene-shifting
[Sustantivo]

a method used in theater production that indicates a change of the setting

cambio de escena

cambio de escena

Ex: Scene-shifting during the play was seamless, thanks to the efficient stage crew who worked swiftly to rearrange props and scenery between acts. 
set piece
set piece
[Sustantivo]

a set of scenes in a motion picture, novel, etc. that could be regarded independently and are very elaborate or complex

escena

escena

Ex: The grand ballroom set piece towered over the stage, adorned with crystal chandeliers and opulent furnishings, transporting the audience to a lavish 19th-century soiree. 
spoof
spoof
[Sustantivo]

a genre of film characterized by humorous or satirical imitation of other films, genres, or cultural phenomena

parodia, burla

parodia, burla

Ex: The movie "Scary Movie" is a spoof of the horror genre, cleverly mocking popular horror films like "Scream" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer." 
weepy
weepy
[Sustantivo]

a sad movie, play, book, etc. that is too sentimental and makes the audience cry

melodrama, pastelón

melodrama, pastelón

Ex: The movie "The Notebook" is a classic weepy that tells the heart-wrenching love story of Noah and Allie, leaving audiences reaching for tissues. 
vaudeville
vaudeville
[Sustantivo]

a type of comic theatrical production combining pantomime, dance, singing, etc. popular in the 1800s and early 1900s

vodevil

vodevil

Ex: The vaudeville show opened with a lively musical number, followed by a series of comedy skits performed by a troupe of traveling actors. 
film noir
film noir
[Sustantivo]

a type of movie involving crime including shadowy footage and dark background music that depicted cynical characters caught in dangerous situations

cine negro, film noir

cine negro, film noir

Ex: "Double Indemnity" is a classic film noir that follows an insurance salesman who becomes involved in a murder plot with a femme fatale, leading to betrayal and deception. 
Bouffon
Bouffon
[Sustantivo]

a style of physical theater that satirizes social and political issues through exaggerated, grotesque performances and audience interaction

bufón

bufón

Ex: The bouffon performers delighted the audience with their grotesque and exaggerated antics, satirizing society's absurdities. 
mise-en-scene
mise-en-scene
[Sustantivo]

the visual arrangement of elements in a film scene such as set design and lighting

puesta en escena

puesta en escena

Ex: A minimalist mise-en-scène highlighted the emotional intensity of the characters. 
proscenium
proscenium
[Sustantivo]

the architectural wall or frame that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater, often forming an arch through which the audience views the performance

proscenio

proscenio

Ex: The ornate proscenium framed the grand opera stage. 
foley
foley
[Sustantivo]

the art of creating and recording sound effects in a studio setting to be added to a film or video

foley, el arte de crear y grabar efectos de sonido en un entorno de estudio para añadirlos a una película o video

foley, el arte de crear y grabar efectos de sonido en un entorno de estudio para añadirlos a una película o video

Ex: The foley artist meticulously recreated the sound effects for the film, using everyday objects to simulate footsteps, doors creaking, and other ambient noises. 
dramaturgy
dramaturgy
[Sustantivo]

the art or technique of dramatic composition and theatrical production

dramaturgia, arte dramático

dramaturgia, arte dramático

Ex: The course on dramaturgy explored various aspects of playwriting and staging. 
epilogue
epilogue
[Sustantivo]

a short address to the audience by an actor at the conclusion of a play, frequently in verse

epílogo

epílogo

Ex: The actor delivered a humorous epilogue to lighten the mood after the tragedy. 
troupe
troupe
[Sustantivo]

a group of performers, especially actors or dancers, who work together as a collective entity

compañía, grupo

compañía, grupo

Ex: The theater troupe rehearsed tirelessly for their upcoming performance. 
auteur
auteur
[Sustantivo]

a director who has such a significant influence and personal style on a film that is considered their author

autor

autor

Ex: The director is considered an auteur, as their distinctive style and creative vision are evident across all of their films. 
cinema verite
cinema verite
[Sustantivo]

a style of documentary filmmaking that emphasizes capturing real-life situations and events with minimal interference or intervention

cine de realidad

cine de realidad

Ex: Cinéma vérité documentaries often blur the line between observer and participant, allowing viewers to experience events from the perspective of those involved, free from narration or commentary. 
neo-noir
neo-noir
[Sustantivo]

a subgenre of film noir with a contemporary setting, complex characters, and elements of other genres, while still featuring a dark and pessimistic tone

neo-noir, cine neo-noir

neo-noir, cine neo-noir

Ex: Neo-noir films pay homage to the classic film noir style while incorporating contemporary themes and visual elements. 
soliloquy
soliloquy
[Sustantivo]

a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud

monólogo interior, soliloquio

monólogo interior, soliloquio

Ex: The actor delivered the soliloquy with intensity, allowing the audience to glimpse the character's innermost thoughts and emotions. 
aside
aside
[Sustantivo]

an actor's line that is told to the audience but the other characters on the stage are not intended to hear

aparte

aparte

Ex: The villain delivered an aside that hinted at his next sinister move. 
cliffhanger
cliffhanger
[Sustantivo]

an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

situación tensa

situación tensa

Ex: The season finale ended on a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats and eagerly anticipating the next episode. 
anachronism
anachronism
[Sustantivo]

something occurring at a time when it could not have existed or happened

anacronismo

anacronismo

Ex: The speech referenced events that hadn't yet occurred—an unintentional anachronism. 
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