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Cine y Teatro - Acting

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la actuación, como "leading lady", "extra" y "stunt man".

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Words Related to Cinema and Theater
actor
[Sustantivo]

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

actor

actor

Ex: The actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .
actress
[Sustantivo]

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

actriz

actriz

Ex: The actress received an award for her outstanding performance .
double
[Sustantivo]

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

doble

doble

Ex: In many scenes, you can't tell that a double was used instead of the main actor.
ensemble cast
[Sustantivo]

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

reparto coral, elenco ensemble

reparto coral, elenco ensemble

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
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista masculino, actor principal

protagonista masculino, actor principal

leading lady
[Sustantivo]

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

actriz principal, protagonista

actriz principal, protagonista

ham
[Sustantivo]

an actor with an exaggerated theatrical style

actor sobreactuado

actor sobreactuado

lead
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: lead's charisma and stage presence commanded attention whenever he stepped onto the stage .
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 secundario, actor de reparto

actor secundario, actor de reparto

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 doblaje, actor de voz

actor de doblaje, actor de voz

bit part
[Sustantivo]

a minor role in a movie or play

papel corto, bocadillo

papel corto, bocadillo

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 actor was sick , so the director asked the understudy to act as stand-in for the rehearsal .
star
[Sustantivo]

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

estrella, astro

estrella, astro

Ex: As star of the show , she had the most lines and scenes .
starlet
[Sustantivo]

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

estrella

estrella

tragedian
[Sustantivo]

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

actor de tragedia

actor de tragedia

understudy
[Sustantivo]

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

suplente

suplente

Ex: He was surprised but ready when asked to take over understudy for the lead role .
walk-on
[Sustantivo]

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

figurante, extra

figurante, extra

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
[Sustantivo]

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

el villano, el antagonista

el villano, el antagonista

Ex: The audience cheered when the hero outsmarted bad guy.
cameo
[Sustantivo]

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

cameo, actuación especial

cameo, actuación especial

Ex: The singercameo in the TV series added an extra layer of excitement , with fans thrilled to see their favorite performer in an unexpected acting role .
co-star
[Sustantivo]

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

coprotagonista

coprotagonista

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: Being extra in the film gave him a brief glimpse of the glamorous world of movie-making .
good guy
[Sustantivo]

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

buen tipo, buen personaje

buen tipo, buen personaje

part
[Sustantivo]

the specific role given to an actor

papel

papel

role
[Sustantivo]

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

papel, rol

papel, rol

Ex: She was praised for role in the new film .
starring role
[Sustantivo]

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

papel protagónico, rol protagónico

papel protagónico, rol protagónico

title role
[Sustantivo]

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

papel titular, personaje principal

papel titular, personaje principal

villain
[Sustantivo]

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

villano

villano

Ex: The audience booed when villain appeared on stage .
line
[Sustantivo]

the words recited by an actor in a play or movie

línea

línea

cue
[Sustantivo]

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

entrada, pie

entrada, pie

Ex: During rehearsals , the actors practiced responding to each othercues.
prompt
[Sustantivo]

a word or phrase that an actor says to signal another actor to begin acting or say a line

pie, apunte

pie, apunte

stage direction
[Sustantivo]

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

acotación

acotación

Ex: stage direction instructed the actors to exit quietly , leaving the audience in suspense .
casting
[Sustantivo]

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

reparto, casting

reparto, casting

Ex: She approached casting with an open mind, seeking fresh talent and unconventional choices to breathe new life into the production.
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
[Sustantivo]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

acto

acto

Ex: After the intermission , the audience eagerly anticipated the act.
baddy
[Sustantivo]

an evil character in fiction or a motion picture

malo

malo

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 director emphasized the timing of each aside to maintain dramatic tension.
protagonist
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .
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 actors rehearsed dialogue repeatedly before opening night .
exit
[Sustantivo]

an act of departure from the stage by an actor

mutis

mutis

goody
[Sustantivo]

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

bueno

bueno

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 story follows hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .
heroine
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The story is about heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .
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: In the play , love interest added emotional depth to the protagonist 's journey .
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: soliloquy provided a moment of introspection and revelation , drawing the audience into the character 's inner world and inviting empathy and understanding .
superhero
[Sustantivo]

a fictional character with special and strange powers

superhéroe

superhéroe

character
[Sustantivo]

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

personaje

personaje

Ex: Tom Hanks played character of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name .
actor's assistant
[Sustantivo]

a wardrobe assistant for an actor

asistente de vestuario, ayudante de vestuario

asistente de vestuario, ayudante de vestuario

actor-manager
[Sustantivo]

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

director de actor

director de actor

Ex: He faced the pressures of multitasking as actor-manager, often juggling rehearsals , performances , and business meetings .
cast
[Sustantivo]

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

reparto

reparto

Ex: An cast was chosen for the high-budget movie .
matinee idol
[Sustantivo]

a good-looking actor who is admired by women

ídolo del público

ídolo del público

movie star
[Sustantivo]

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

estrella de cine

estrella de cine

player
[Sustantivo]

an actor specially one who performs a role on a stage

actor

actor

prompter
[Sustantivo]

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

apuntador

apuntador

stuntman
[Sustantivo]

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

doble

doble

Ex: stuntman wore protective gear while doing the fight scene .
stunt woman
[Sustantivo]

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

doble

doble

Ex: stunt woman’s dedication to safety ensured the scene went smoothly .
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
[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
[Sustantivo]

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

monólogo

monólogo

Ex: In the climactic scene of the movie , the protagonistmonologue revealed his innermost conflicts and resolutions .
ad lib
[Sustantivo]

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

improvisación

improvisación

Ex: The singer 's ad lib between verses added a personal touch to the concert , engaging the audience and making them feel part of the performance .
characterization
[Sustantivo]

the techniques used by actors to develop and portray a character, including their physicality, personality, and backstory

caracterización, tipificación

caracterización, tipificación

screen actor
[Sustantivo]

a performer who appears on television, film, or other visual media

actor de pantalla, actor cinematográfico

actor de pantalla, actor cinematográfico

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