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Literatura - Contenido del libro

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el contenido de los libros como "agradecimientos", "resumen" y "epílogo".

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acknowledgment
[Sustantivo]

a section of a book or academic paper where the author expresses gratitude towards individuals or organizations who contributed to their work

agradecimientos, reconocimientos

agradecimientos, reconocimientos

addendum
[Sustantivo]

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

apéndice, adenda

apéndice, adenda

Ex: The manuscript ’s addendum contained supplementary information not covered in the main chapters .El **addendum** del manuscrito contenía información suplementaria no cubierta en los capítulos principales.
afterword
[Sustantivo]

a part at the end of a book including some final words that may not be written by the author

epílogo

epílogo

Ex: She read the afterword to understand the editor ’s perspective on the story .Ella leyó el **epílogo** para entender la perspectiva del editor sobre la historia.
appendix
[Sustantivo]

a separate part at the end of a book that gives further information

apéndice

apéndice

Ex: Readers could find detailed technical specifications in the appendix, including experimental procedures and calculations .Los lectores podrían encontrar especificaciones técnicas detalladas en el **apéndice**, incluyendo procedimientos experimentales y cálculos.
back cover
[Sustantivo]

the outermost cover of a book that typically includes a brief summary or blurb of the book's content, as well as other promotional information

contraportada, parte posterior de la cubierta

contraportada, parte posterior de la cubierta

back matter
[Sustantivo]

the pages at the end of a book that come after the main text, such as the index, glossary, bibliography, and the author's biography

material final, apéndices

material final, apéndices

bibliography
[Sustantivo]

a list of books and articles used by an author to support or reference their written work

bibliografía

bibliografía

Ex: The book ’s bibliography provided useful further reading .La **bibliografía** del libro proporcionó lecturas adicionales útiles.
blurb
[Sustantivo]

a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

propaganda, texto de contraportada

propaganda, texto de contraportada

Ex: When browsing books online , readers often rely on blurbs to help them decide whether a particular title is worth exploring further .
body
[Sustantivo]

the main portion of the book where the text and illustrations are presented, excluding the front matter and back matter

cuerpo, texto principal

cuerpo, texto principal

book cover
[Sustantivo]

the protective outer covering of a book, which usually includes the title, author, and artwork or design that reflects the content of the book

cubierta del libro, portada del libro

cubierta del libro, portada del libro

colophon
[Sustantivo]

a brief statement located typically at the end of a book, providing information on the publication aspects of the book

colofón, nota editorial

colofón, nota editorial

copyright page
[Sustantivo]

a page usually found at the beginning or end of a book that contains important legal and bibliographic information

página de copyright, página de derechos de autor

página de copyright, página de derechos de autor

corrigenda
[Sustantivo]

a list of errors or corrections in a printed work

corrigenda

corrigenda

dedication
[Sustantivo]

a statement that indicates to whom the book is dedicated, usually located in the front matter

dedicatoria

dedicatoria

dust jacket
[Sustantivo]

a removable paper or plastic cover that is wrapped around the outside of a hardcover book

sobrecubierta, funda de polvo

sobrecubierta, funda de polvo

endpaper
[Sustantivo]

sheets of paper pasted onto the inner covers of a book and often used for decorative or informational purposes

hoja de guarda, página de guarda

hoja de guarda, página de guarda

epigraph
[Sustantivo]

a short quotation or phrase that is written at the beginning of a book or any chapter of it, suggesting the theme

epígrafe

epígrafe

Ex: The epigraph provided a thought-provoking entry point into the text , inviting readers to contemplate its meaning and relevance before delving into the story .El **epígrafe** proporcionó un punto de entrada provocador al texto, invitando a los lectores a contemplar su significado y relevancia antes de adentrarse en la historia.
epilogue
[Sustantivo]

a concluding part added at the end of a novel, play, etc.

epílogo

epílogo

erratum
[Sustantivo]

an error in a written or printed document

errata

errata

flyleaf
[Sustantivo]

a blank or decorated page that is glued to the inside front and back covers of a book, serving as a protective and decorative element

hoja de guarda, página de cortesía

hoja de guarda, página de cortesía

fore-edge painting
[Sustantivo]

a painting or illustration on the edges of the pages of a book that is visible when the book is closed or when the pages are fanned out

pintura en el canto, ilustración en el borde

pintura en el canto, ilustración en el borde

foreword
[Sustantivo]

a short introductory section at the beginning of a book, usually written by someone other than the author

prólogo

prólogo

Ex: The author was pleased with the thoughtful foreword provided by a fellow writer .El autor estaba satisfecho con el **prólogo** reflexivo proporcionado por un compañero escritor.
front cover
[Sustantivo]

the first page that a reader sees, typically containing the book title, author's name, and cover art or design

portada, cubierta delantera

portada, cubierta delantera

front matter
[Sustantivo]

the introductory section of a book that comes before the main content, which may include a title page, copyright page, table of contents, preface, and introduction

preliminares, material preliminar

preliminares, material preliminar

frontispiece
[Sustantivo]

an illustration at the beginning of a book, on the page that is facing the title page

portada, frontispicio

portada, frontispicio

glossary
[Sustantivo]

a list of technical terms or jargons of a particular field or text, provided in alphabetical order with an explanation for each one

glosario

glosario

Ex: The glossary not only defines terms but also provides examples of how to use them in sentences .El **glosario** no solo define los términos, sino que también proporciona ejemplos de cómo usarlos en oraciones.
half-title
[Sustantivo]

a page in a book that only displays the title of the book without any other details

medio título, página de título simplificada

medio título, página de título simplificada

illustration
[Sustantivo]

a picture or drawing in a book, or other publication, particularly one that makes the understanding of something easier

ilustración

ilustración

Ex: The magazine article featured an illustration of the new technology .El artículo de la revista presentaba una **ilustración** de la nueva tecnología.
index
[Sustantivo]

an alphabetical list of subjects, names, etc. along with the page numbers each of them occurs, coming at the end of a book

índice

índice

ink
[Sustantivo]

a black or colored liquid used for drawing, writing, etc.

tinta

tinta

Ex: The tattoo artist carefully selected the ink colors for the client 's design , ensuring vibrant and long-lasting results .El tatuador seleccionó cuidadosamente los colores de la **tinta** para el diseño del cliente, asegurando resultados vibrantes y duraderos.
interleaf
[Sustantivo]

a blank leaf inserted between two printed or written pages for various purposes such as annotation, correction, or additional content

hoja intercalar, folleto intercalado

hoja intercalar, folleto intercalado

introduction
[Sustantivo]

the part of a book or speech that provides a brief explanation of what it is about

introducción, prólogo

introducción, prólogo

Ex: The tour guide started the excursion with an introduction to the historical significance of the landmark they were about to explore .El guía turístico comenzó la excursión con una **introducción** sobre la importancia histórica del hito que iban a explorar.
leaf
[Sustantivo]

a sheet of printed material, especially a book, with a page on each side

hoja

hoja

margin
[Sustantivo]

the blank space at the edge of a written or printed page

margen

margen

page
[Sustantivo]

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

página

página

Ex: The teacher asked us to read a specific page from the history textbook .El profesor nos pidió que leyéramos una **página** específica del libro de historia.
paper
[Sustantivo]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

papel

papel

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .La impresora se quedó sin **papel**, así que tuvo que rellenarla para continuar imprimiendo.
parchment
[Sustantivo]

a writing material made from animal skin that has been scraped and dried to remove all hair, and which has been historically used for writing on

pergamino, piel de animal preparada para escribir

pergamino, piel de animal preparada para escribir

postscript
[Sustantivo]

extra information or reflections added at the end of a publication, like a book or article, after the main content

epílogo

epílogo

Ex: In the last section of the report , the scientist included a postscript to highlight new findings that emerged after the initial research was conducted .En la última sección del informe, el científico incluyó un **postscriptum** para resaltar nuevos hallazgos que surgieron después de la investigación inicial.
preface
[Sustantivo]

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

prefacio, prólogo

prefacio, prólogo

Ex: The professor advised students to read the preface before starting the main text .El profesor aconsejó a los estudiantes que leyeran el **prólogo** antes de comenzar el texto principal.
prelims
[Sustantivo]

the pages at the beginning of a book that come before the main text

páginas preliminares, preliminares

páginas preliminares, preliminares

proem
[Sustantivo]

a preface or introductory section of a book or other written work that often sets the tone for the rest of the work

proemio, prefacio

proemio, prefacio

prolegomenon
[Sustantivo]

an introduction or a preliminary discussion that comes before a larger work, usually dealing with the principles, assumptions, or methodology of the main work

prolegómeno, discusión preliminar

prolegómeno, discusión preliminar

rubric
[Sustantivo]

red text or decorations used to indicate headings, important passages, or instructions for the manuscript's production

rúbrica, texto en rojo

rúbrica, texto en rojo

running head
[Sustantivo]

a short title or phrase that is printed at the top of each page of a book or document

encabezado, título corrido

encabezado, título corrido

slipcase
[Sustantivo]

a protective box or cover that holds a book or a set of books

estuche, caja protectora

estuche, caja protectora

table of contents
[Sustantivo]

a list of the sections, chapters, or other parts of a book or document, organized in the order in which they appear

tabla de contenidos, índice

tabla de contenidos, índice

tail
[Sustantivo]

the bottom edge of the book's pages or the lower part of the book's spine

cola, borde inferior del lomo

cola, borde inferior del lomo

title page
[Sustantivo]

the page at the front of a book that the names of the book, its author, and publisher are printed on it

portada, carátula

portada, carátula

Ex: The title page served as the first impression of the document, setting the tone for what followed.La **página de título** sirvió como la primera impresión del documento, estableciendo el tono para lo que siguió.
wrapper
[Sustantivo]

a detachable cover or paper surrounding a book or magazine

cubierta, sobrecubierta

cubierta, sobrecubierta

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