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Cine y Teatro - Nouns Related to Cinema and Theater

Aquí aprenderás algunos sustantivos en inglés relacionados con el cine y el teatro como "trama", "spoiler" y "spin-off".

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Words Related to Cinema and Theater
adaptation
adaptation
[Sustantivo]

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

adaptación

adaptación

Ex: Hollywood has produced countless adaptations of literary works, bringing beloved stories to life on the silver screen. 

Hollywood ha producido innumerables adaptaciones de obras literarias, dando vida a historias queridas en la pantalla grande.

black-and-white movie

a motion picture including no colors except the colors black, white and a range of gray

película en blanco y negro

película en blanco y negro

B-movie
B-movie
[Sustantivo]

a low-budget motion picture that is considered to be of low quality

película serie B, película clase B

película serie B, película clase B

chick flick
chick flick
[Sustantivo]

a movie, often romantic or emotional, aimed primarily at a female audience

película para chicas, peli para chicas

película para chicas, peli para chicas

Ex: Some people dismiss chick flicks, but I love them. 

Algunas personas rechazan las películas para chicas, pero a mí me encantan.

costume drama
costume drama
[Sustantivo]

a motion picture or theatrical production with a historical setting in which the actors wear the costume appropriate to that time period

drama histórico

drama histórico

Ex: Costume dramas often feature elaborate ballroom scenes with actors in period attire. 

Los dramas de época a menudo presentan escenas de salón elaboradas con actores en atuendos de la época.

director's cut
director's cut
[Sustantivo]

a version of a motion picture that is edited in a way that the director wanted it to be originally, containing scenes that are not included in the studio version

versión del director

versión del director

franchise
franchise
[Sustantivo]

a set of related movies, novels, or other creative works that portray the same character or characters across multiple installments, often in different settings or situations, forming a unified narrative or brand

franquicia

franquicia

Ex: The franchise has expanded into video games, merchandise, and theme park attractions. 

La franquicia se ha expandido a videojuegos, mercancía y atracciones de parques temáticos.

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.

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. 

Como parte de su curso de estudios cinematográficos, los estudiantes analizaron la cinematografía y la estructura narrativa de varios films icónicos.

new wave
new wave
[Sustantivo]

a French film movement in the 1960s known for its innovative techniques and fresh approach to storytelling

nueva ola

nueva ola

prequel
prequel
[Sustantivo]

‌a novel, motion picture, etc. that depicts the events and stories taking place before the events of an earlier work

precuela

precuela

remake
remake
[Sustantivo]

a motion picture or piece of music that is made based on an old song or movie

nueva versión

nueva versión

sequel
sequel
[Sustantivo]

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

secuela, continuación

secuela, continuación

Ex: The sequel picked up right where the first book left off, continuing the protagonist's journey with new challenges and adventures. 

La secuela retomó justo donde terminó el primer libro, continuando el viaje del protagonista con nuevos desafíos y aventuras.

sleeper
sleeper
[Sustantivo]

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is initially underappreciated, but gains sudden and unexpected success later on

éxito inesperado

éxito inesperado

spin-off
spin-off
[Sustantivo]

production of something new based on a successful movie or TV show

serie derivada

serie derivada

talkie
talkie
[Sustantivo]

a motion picture that is set to a soundtrack, as opposed to a silent movie

película sonora

película sonora

tearjerker
tearjerker
[Sustantivo]

a movie, show, or story that makes people cry

película lacrimógena

película lacrimógena

Ex: Pixar movies are always tearjerkers. 

Las películas de Pixar siempre son películas lacrimógenas.

telefilm
telefilm
[Sustantivo]

a movie that is intended to be broadcast on TV, rather than being projected on the screen

película para televisión

película para televisión

Ex: He directed a suspenseful telefilm that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. 

Dirigió un telefilme de suspense que mantuvo a los espectadores al borde de sus asientos.

weepy
weepy
[Sustantivo]

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

melodrama, pastelón

melodrama, pastelón

Ex: The novel "The Fault in Our Stars" became a bestseller thanks to its poignant portrayal of two teenagers battling cancer, earning a reputation as a real tearjerker. 

La novela "The Fault in Our Stars" se convirtió en un bestseller gracias a su conmovedor retrato de dos adolescentes que luchan contra el cáncer, ganándose una reputación como un verdadero drama lacrimógeno.

credit
credit
[Sustantivo]

a motion picture, TV, radio program, or other production to which someone has contributed

obra

obra

Ex: Her first credit came as an assistant editor. 

Su primer crédito llegó como asistente de edición.

audience
audience
[Sustantivo]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

público

público

Ex: The audience clapped loudly at the end of the performance. 

El público aplaudió ruidosamente al final de la actuación.

playgoer
playgoer
[Sustantivo]

someone who frequently goes to watch plays at a theater

amante del teatro, aficionado al teatro

amante del teatro, aficionado al teatro

comedy of manners
comedy of manners
[Sustantivo]

a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

comedia costumbrista

comedia costumbrista

Ex: "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde entertains with its biting comedy of manners, critiquing Victorian moralities. 

"Un marido ideal" de Oscar Wilde entretiene con su mordaz comedia de costumbres, criticando las moralidades victorianas.

farce
farce
[Sustantivo]

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

farsa

farsa

Ex: The classic farce relied on slapstick humor and mistaken identities. 

La farsa clásica se basaba en el humor slapstick y las identidades equivocadas.

period piece
period piece
[Sustantivo]

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is set in an earlier historical era

película de época, novela de época

película de época, novela de época

potboiler
potboiler
[Sustantivo]

a book, painting, play, etc. that is created according to the common taste of the public in order to earn money

obra comercial de poco valor, obra sin valor artístico

obra comercial de poco valor, obra sin valor artístico

smash
smash
[Sustantivo]

something that is extremely successful

exitazo

exitazo

Ex: The product launch was a commercial smash. 

El lanzamiento del producto fue un éxito comercial.

whodunit
whodunit
[Sustantivo]

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

novela policíaca

novela policíaca

Ex: The film is an engaging whodunit, following the detective's meticulous investigation to uncover the identity of the elusive murderer. 

La película es un whodunit atractivo, siguiendo la meticulosa investigación del detective para descubrir la identidad del escurridizo asesino.

filmgoer
filmgoer
[Sustantivo]

someone who frequently goes to watch movies at a cinema

espectador de cine

espectador de cine

flop
flop
[Sustantivo]

something that fails completely or is unsuccessful

fracaso

fracaso

Ex: The party was a social flop due to the rain. 

La fiesta fue un fracaso social debido a la lluvia.

masterpiece
masterpiece
[Sustantivo]

a piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work

obra maestra

obra maestra

Ex: The sculpture was hailed as a masterpiece, showcasing the artist's exceptional talent and vision. 

La escultura fue aclamada como una obra maestra, que muestra el talento y la visión excepcionales del artista.

merchandising
merchandising
[Sustantivo]

products such as clothes, toys, etc. that are related to a motion picture, TV show or sports team; the process of selling these products

mercadotecnia

mercadotecnia

rave
rave
[Sustantivo]

an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.

elogio

elogio

Ex: The newspaper's feature article on the local charity received raves for its heartfelt portrayal of the organization's impact on the community. 

El artículo de fondo del periódico sobre la organización benéfica local recibió elogios por su representación sincera del impacto de la organización en la comunidad.

review
review
[Sustantivo]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

crítica

crítica

Ex: I checked online reviews before buying the new gadget. 

Consulté las reseñas en línea antes de comprar el nuevo gadget.

spoiler
spoiler
[Sustantivo]

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

spoiler

spoiler

Ex: Some people can't resist sharing spoilers, even if others haven't seen the film yet. 

Algunas personas no pueden resistirse a compartir destripes, incluso si otros aún no han visto la película.

running time
running time
[Sustantivo]

the duration of a musical performance, theater, or motion picture

duración

duración

acting
acting
[Sustantivo]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

actuación

actuación

Ex: He's known for his method acting techniques. 

Es conocido por sus técnicas de actuación.

first night
first night
[Sustantivo]

the opening night at which a play, movie, etc. is presented to the public

noche de estreno

noche de estreno

beat
beat
[Sustantivo]

a brief moment or pause in a scene signaling a change in emotion, thought, or narrative emphasis

una pausa, un momento

una pausa, un momento

Ex: The director instructed a pause of one beat to heighten suspense. 

El director indicó una pausa de un tiempo para aumentar el suspenso.

score
score
[Sustantivo]

the music composed for a movie

partitura, música

partitura, música

Ex: The director collaborated closely with the composer to ensure the score captured the mood and emotion of each scene. 
opening night
opening night
[Sustantivo]

the first night in which a play is publicly performed or a movie is presented for public view

noche del estreno

noche del estreno

movie
movie
[Sustantivo]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

película

película

Ex: She downloaded a new movie to watch on her laptop during the flight. 

Ella descargó una nueva película para ver en su portátil durante el vuelo.

plot
plot
[Sustantivo]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento, trama

argumento, trama

Ex: She explained the plot of the play, highlighting the main conflicts and resolutions. 

Ella explicó la trama de la obra, destacando los principales conflictos y resoluciones.

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. 

La escena de apertura de la película fue filmada en París.

script
script
[Sustantivo]

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

guion, texto

guion, texto

Ex: She worked with the director to revise the script before filming began. 

Ella trabajó con el director para revisar el guión antes de que comenzara el rodaje.

backstory
backstory
[Sustantivo]

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: Understanding the villain's backstory added depth to the narrative, revealing the motivations behind their sinister deeds. 
intermission
intermission
[Sustantivo]

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

intermedio, intervalo

intermedio, intervalo

Ex: Moviegoers used the intermission to stretch their legs and visit the restroom. 

Los espectadores utilizaron el intermedio para estirar las piernas y visitar el baño.

climax
climax
[Sustantivo]

the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

clímax

clímax

Ex: The film's climax featured a thrilling showdown between the hero and the antagonist, culminating in a dramatic confrontation. 
ending
ending
[Sustantivo]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

final

final

Ex: The ending of the play was very dramatic. 

El final de la obra fue muy dramático.

interlude
interlude
[Sustantivo]

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

interludio

interludio

Ex: During the interlude, the audience enjoyed a brief dance performance. 

Durante el interludio, el público disfrutó de una breve actuación de baile.

narrator
narrator
[Sustantivo]

a person who provides a spoken commentary for a TV show, movie, etc. whom the audience cannot see

comentarista

comentarista

prologue
prologue
[Sustantivo]

the beginning section of a movie, book, play, etc. that introduces the work

prólogo

prólogo

Ex: She was captivated by the prologue, which hinted at the mysteries to come in the book. 

Ella quedó cautivada por el prólogo, que insinuaba los misterios que vendrían en el libro.

setting
setting
[Sustantivo]

the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

escenario, ambientación, marco

escenario, ambientación, marco

Ex: The novel's setting includes various locations in Italy during World War II. 

El escenario de la novela incluye varios lugares en Italia durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

subplot
subplot
[Sustantivo]

a series of events in a novel, movie, etc. that is separate from the main story and is less important but is linked to it

trama secundaria

trama secundaria

voice over
voice over
[Sustantivo]

spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

voz en off

voz en off

Ex: A well-done voice-over can enhance storytelling in movies. 

Una voz en off bien hecha puede mejorar la narración en las películas.

clip
clip
[Sustantivo]

a short part of a movie or broadcast that is viewed separately

clip, fragmento, avance

clip, fragmento, avance

Ex: The news program included a clip of the interview with the celebrity. 

El noticiero incluyó un clip de la entrevista con la celebridad.

showing
showing
[Sustantivo]

an act of displaying a movie or TV show

proyección, pase

proyección, pase

buddy film
buddy film
[Sustantivo]

a film in which two close friends go on an adventure together

película de compadres, película de aventuras entre amigos

película de compadres, película de aventuras entre amigos

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