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Cine y Teatro - Acting

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la actuación como "actriz principal", "extra" y "doble de riesgo".

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actor
actor
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actor

actor

Ex: The actor's ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level creates a memorable performance. 

La capacidad del actor para conectar con la audiencia a nivel emocional crea una actuación memorable.

actress
actress
[Sustantivo]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actriz

actriz

Ex: The actress performed beautifully in the play. 

La actriz actuó maravillosamente en la obra.

double
double
[Sustantivo]

a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes

doble

doble

Ex: The actor's double was used for the wide shots where only a silhouette was visible. 

El doble del actor se usó para los planos generales donde solo se veía una silueta.

ensemble cast
ensemble cast
[Sustantivo]

a group of actors who share roughly equal screen time and importance in a movie

reparto coral, elenco conjunto

reparto coral, elenco conjunto

character actor
character actor
[Sustantivo]

an actor who always plays the role of a bizarre or outlandish character rather than a main role

actor de carácter

actor de carácter

leading man
leading man
[Sustantivo]

an actor who plays the main male role in a movie or play

actor principal, protagonista masculino

actor principal, protagonista masculino

leading lady
leading lady
[Sustantivo]

an actress who plays the main role in a movie or play

actriz principal, protagonista

actriz principal, protagonista

ham
ham
[Sustantivo]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

actor sobreactuado

actor sobreactuado

lead
lead
[Sustantivo]

an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The film's lead received excellent reviews. 

El director elogió al protagonista por su dedicación y talento para dar vida al protagonista en la pantalla.

supporting actor
supporting actor
[Sustantivo]

an actor who plays a secondary character in a film or television show, often providing support or context to the main plot or protagonist

actor de reparto, actor secundario

actor de reparto, actor secundario

voice actor
voice actor
[Sustantivo]

a performer who provides voices for animated films, TV shows, video games, commercials, audiobooks, and other media where speaking voices are needed

actor de voz, doblador

actor de voz, doblador

Ex: The voice actor performed multiple roles in the same cartoon series. 
bit part
bit part
[Sustantivo]

a minor role in a movie or play

papel corto, bocadillo

papel corto, bocadillo

stand-in
stand-in
[Sustantivo]

a person who replaces someone else briefly in doing their job while they are not available

suplente, sustituto

suplente, sustituto

Ex: The photographer used a stand-in to test the lighting before the main model arrived. 

El fotógrafo utilizó un sustituto para probar la iluminación antes de que llegara el modelo principal.

star
star
[Sustantivo]

the chief actor or performer in a motion picture, play, TV or radio program, etc.

estrella, astro

estrella, astro

Ex: He was the star of a popular TV series. 

Él era la estrella de una serie de televisión popular.

starlet
starlet
[Sustantivo]

a young and promising female actor who is coached and publicized in order to become a star

estrella

estrella

tragedian
tragedian
[Sustantivo]

an actor who takes part in performing a role in a tragedy

actor de tragedia

actor de tragedia

understudy
understudy
[Sustantivo]

an actor who practices the lines of another actor in order to replace them if necessary

suplente

suplente

Ex: The understudy had to memorize the script quickly when called upon to perform. 

El suplente tuvo que memorizar el guión rápidamente cuando fue llamado a actuar.

walk-on
walk-on
[Sustantivo]

a small, non-speaking role played by an actor who appears briefly on screen, often as a background character or extra

extra, figurante

extra, figurante

acting coach
acting coach
[Sustantivo]

a professional who trains actors to improve their performance skills and technique

entrenador de actores, coach de actuación

entrenador de actores, coach de actuación

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.

cameo
cameo
[Sustantivo]

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

cameo, actuación especial

cameo, actuación especial

Ex: The director included a subtle cameo by a beloved veteran actor, paying homage to the classic films that inspired the new production. 

El director incluyó un cameo sutil de un querido actor veterano, rindiendo homenaje a las películas clásicas que inspiraron la nueva producción.

co-star
co-star
[Sustantivo]

a leading actor or actress who takes part in a movie, play, etc.

coprotagonista

coprotagonista

extra
extra
[Sustantivo]

a person hired to appear in a film or television production, typically in the background of scenes to add realism

extra

extra

Ex: The director asked the extras to walk in the background while the main actors delivered their lines. 

El director les pidió a los extras que caminaran en el fondo mientras los actores principales decían sus líneas.

good guy
good guy
[Sustantivo]

a protagonist or a heroic character in a story or film who embodies positive traits and intentions

buen tipo, héroe

buen tipo, héroe

part
part
[Sustantivo]

the specific role given to an actor

papel

papel

Ex: The actor auditioned for the leading part. 
role
role
[Sustantivo]

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

papel, rol

papel, rol

Ex: I auditioned for a small role in the school drama. 

Audicioné para un pequeño papel en la obra de teatro de la escuela.

starring role
starring role
[Sustantivo]

a main role played by an actor in a film or a theatrical production

papel principal, rol protagónico

papel principal, rol protagónico

title role
title role
[Sustantivo]

the main character in a production whose name is also the title of the film, television show, or play

papel principal, personaje principal epónimo

papel principal, personaje principal epónimo

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.

line
line
[Sustantivo]

dialogue or spoken text assigned to an actor

línea

línea

Ex: He delivered the lines with emotion. 

Él pronunció las líneas con emoción.

cue
cue
[Sustantivo]

a few words or actions that hint another performer to say a line or do something

entrada, pie

entrada, pie

Ex: She missed her cue and entered the scene at the wrong moment. 

Ella perdió su señal y entró en escena en el momento equivocado.

prompt
prompt
[Sustantivo]

a word, phrase, or signal given to an actor to remind them to speak or act

pie, apunte

pie, apunte

Ex: The director provided a subtle prompt from the wings. 

El director proporcionó un apunte sutil desde el lateral del escenario.

stage direction
stage direction
[Sustantivo]

a text in the script of a play, giving an instruction regarding the movement, position, etc. of actors

acotación

acotación

Ex: During rehearsal, the actors practiced the intricate choreography as per the stage direction. 

Durante el ensayo, los actores practicaron la intrincada coreografía según las direcciones escénicas.

casting
casting
[Sustantivo]

the process of assigning roles and parts to actors or performers in a movie, play, etc.

reparto, casting

reparto, casting

Ex: The director's vision for the film was realized through meticulous casting, with actors selected to embody specific characters. 
screen test
screen test
[Sustantivo]

a session of audition during which the actor is recorded in order to be assessed for a role

prueba cinematográfica, prueba de cámara

prueba cinematográfica, prueba de cámara

act
act
[Sustantivo]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

acto

acto

Ex: The final act of the ballet featured an impressive display of choreography. 

El acto final del ballet presentó una impresionante exhibición de coreografía.

baddy
baddy
[Sustantivo]

an evil character in fiction or a motion picture

malo

malo

Ex: Every fairy tale needs a baddy to make the story exciting. 

Cada cuento de hadas necesita un villano para hacer la historia emocionante.

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: Her aside to the audience revealed her inner conflict. 

Su aparte al público reveló su conflicto interno.

protagonist
protagonist
[Sustantivo]

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The protagonist's internal conflict drives the narrative forward as they grapple with difficult choices and confront their own flaws and insecurities. 

El conflicto interno del protagonista impulsa la narrativa hacia adelante mientras lidia con decisiones difíciles y enfrenta sus propios defectos e inseguridades.

dialogue
dialogue
[Sustantivo]

a written or spoken line that is spoken by a character in a play, movie, book, or other work of fiction

diálogo, conversación

diálogo, conversación

Ex: The play's dialogue was both witty and thought-provoking. 

El diálogo de la obra fue ingenioso y estimulante.

exit
exit
[Sustantivo]

the act of leaving the stage by an actor

mutis

mutis

Ex: She paused for effect before her exit. 

Hizo una pausa para el efecto antes de su salida.

goody
goody
[Sustantivo]

someone who is morally good, especially a character in a movie, play or book

bueno

bueno

Ex: The story's goody was too perfect, making them less interesting than the villain. 

El bueno de la historia era demasiado perfecto, lo que lo hacía menos interesante que el villano.

hero
hero
[Sustantivo]

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The hero of the movie was a courageous firefighter. 

El héroe de la película era un valiente bombero.

heroine
heroine
[Sustantivo]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The heroine of the book is a young girl with special abilities. 

La heroína del libro es una joven con habilidades especiales.

love interest
love interest
[Sustantivo]

a person who is romantically or emotionally involved with another person, often a central character in a story or narrative

objeto de deseo

objeto de deseo

Ex: They debated whether the hero's love interest was necessary for the plot. 

Debatieron si el interés amoroso del héroe era necesario para la trama.

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 soliloquy served as a window into the character's psyche, shedding light on their motivations and internal struggles. 

El soliloquio sirvió como una ventana a la psique del personaje, arrojando luz sobre sus motivaciones y luchas internas.

superhero
superhero
[Sustantivo]

a fictional character with special and strange powers

superhéroe

superhéroe

character
character
[Sustantivo]

a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

personaje

personaje

Ex: The actor playing the character of Hamlet received critical acclaim for his performance. 

El actor que interpreta al personaje de Hamlet recibió elogios de la crítica por su actuación.

actor's assistant
actor's assistant
[Sustantivo]

someone who helps the actor with various professional and practical tasks so they can perform better in their role

asistente del actor, asistente personal del actor

asistente del actor, asistente personal del actor

Ex: Sometimes, an actor's assistant also acts as an advisor and helps the actor understand their role. 

A veces, el asistente del actor también actúa como asesor y ayuda al actor a comprender su papel.

actor-manager
actor-manager
[Sustantivo]

someone who manages a theater company and also acts in their plays

director de actor

director de actor

Ex: She thrived in her role as an actor-manager, balancing the demands of performance with the challenges of running a theater. 
cast
cast
[Sustantivo]

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

reparto

reparto

Ex: A talented cast can make even a simple story compelling. 

Un elenco talentoso puede hacer que incluso una historia simple sea convincente.

matinee idol
matinee idol
[Sustantivo]

a good-looking actor who is admired by women

ídolo del público

ídolo del público

movie star
movie star
[Sustantivo]

a famous actor or actress who plays the leading role in a movie

estrella de cine

estrella de cine

player
player
[Sustantivo]

an actor specially one who performs a role on a stage

actor

actor

Ex: The young player performed the role with great confidence. 
prompter
prompter
[Sustantivo]

someone who reminds actors what to say if they forget their lines on the stage

apuntador

apuntador

stuntman
stuntman
[Sustantivo]

a person who performs dangerous or difficult actions in place of actors in movies or shows

doble

doble

Ex: The stuntman jumped off a building for the action scene. 

El doble de acción saltó de un edificio para la escena de acción.

stunt woman
stunt woman
[Sustantivo]

a woman who doubles for an actor during the production of dangerous scenes in a movie

doble

doble

Ex: The stunt woman jumped from the building without hesitation. 

La doble de riesgo saltó del edificio sin dudarlo.

trouper
trouper
[Sustantivo]

an actor or performer who is very reliable and has a lot of experience

miembro de una compañía de actores

miembro de una compañía de actores

press agent
press agent
[Sustantivo]

someone who is in charge of the advertising and publicity of a particular actor, musician, etc., providing information to a newspaper, magazine, etc.

agente de prensa

agente de prensa

monologue
monologue
[Sustantivo]

an extended speech delivered by an actor within a play or film

monólogo

monólogo

Ex: The actress received a standing ovation for her moving monologue in the third act of the play. 

La actriz recibió una ovación de pie por su conmovedor monólogo en el tercer acto de la obra.

ad lib
ad lib
[Sustantivo]

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

improvisación

improvisación

Ex: During the live broadcast, the anchor handled an unexpected technical glitch with a smooth ad lib, maintaining the show's flow seamlessly. 

Durante la transmisión en vivo, el presentador manejó un fallo técnico inesperado con un improvisación fluida, manteniendo el flujo del programa sin problemas.

characterization
characterization
[Sustantivo]

the act of performing a role on stage by expressing a character through speech, action, and gesture

interpretación, caracterización

interpretación, caracterización

Ex: His subtle characterization brought the villain to life. 

Su sutil caracterización dio vida al villano.

screen actor
screen actor
[Sustantivo]

an actor who performs in films, television shows, or other recorded visual media

actor de pantalla, actor cinematográfico

actor de pantalla, actor cinematográfico

Ex: The screen actor was nominated for an award for her role in the latest blockbuster movie. 

El actor de pantalla fue nominado a un premio por su papel en la última película taquillera.

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