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Lista de Palabras Nivel B1 - Literatura

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre literatura, como "author", "bestseller", "fiction", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B1.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
author
author
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

autor, escritor

autor, escritor

Ex: The aspiring author diligently worked on their manuscript, hoping to one day see their book in print. 
bestseller
bestseller
[Sustantivo]

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

bestseller

bestseller

Ex: He was thrilled when his book became a bestseller in multiple countries. 

Estaba emocionado cuando su libro se convirtió en un bestseller en varios países.

biography
biography
[Sustantivo]

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biografía

biografía

Ex: The new biography of the famous artist became a bestseller overnight. 

La biografía del famoso artista se convirtió en un bestseller de la noche a la mañana.

fairy tale
fairy tale
[Sustantivo]

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

cuento de hadas

cuento de hadas

Ex: Fairy tales often feature mythical creatures such as fairies, witches, dragons, and talking animals. 

Los cuentos de hadas a menudo presentan criaturas míticas como hadas, brujas, dragones y animales parlantes.

fiction
fiction
[Sustantivo]

literature consisting of stories about imaginary people, events, or situations

ficción

ficción

Ex: The library has a large section devoted to science fiction. 
non-fiction
non-fiction
[Sustantivo]

a type of literature about real people, or events, etc.

no ficción

no ficción

Ex: His latest non-fiction book explores the life of a famous scientist. 

Su último libro de no ficción explora la vida de un científico famoso.

introduction
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 introduction of the textbook offered students a roadmap for navigating the complex subject matter ahead. 
metaphor
metaphor
[Sustantivo]

a figure of speech in which a word or expression is used to describe something by implying a comparison with something else

metáfora

metáfora

Ex: The author develops the metaphor throughout the novel. 
mystery
mystery
[Sustantivo]

a book, movie, or play about a puzzling event, often a crime, whose explanation is gradually revealed

novela de misterio, película de misterio

novela de misterio, película de misterio

Ex: Daniel enjoys mysteries because he likes trying to guess the solution. 
myth
myth
[Sustantivo]

a traditional story about gods, heroes, or supernatural events, often explaining a culture's history, beliefs, or natural phenomena

mito

mito

Ex: According to the myth, the hero received help from a powerful goddess. 
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. 
poem
poem
[Sustantivo]

a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style

poema

poema

Ex: The poem painted vivid pictures of the bustling cityscape. 
poetry
poetry
[Sustantivo]

a literary form that uses concentrated, imaginative, or rhythmic language to express ideas, feelings, or experiences

poesía

poesía

Ex: His poetry often explores memory and loss. 
quotation
quotation
[Sustantivo]

a sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats

cita

cita

Ex: He often uses a quotation from his favorite movie to inspire others. 

A menudo usa una cita de su película favorita para inspirar a otros.

to quote
to quote
[Verbo]

to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.

citar

citar

Ex: The professor quoted Albert Einstein's famous statement, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." 
to review
to review
[Verbo]

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

escribir críticas

escribir críticas

Ex: As a critic, it's important to review not only the plot but also the technical aspects of a movie, such as sound design and editing. 
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. 
short story
short story
[Sustantivo]

a complete story that is not long and can be read in a short time

cuento, relato corto

cuento, relato corto

Ex: His short story won first place in the writing competition. 

Su cuento corto ganó el primer lugar en el concurso de escritura.

storyline
storyline
[Sustantivo]

the plot of a movie, play, novel, etc.

argumento

argumento

Ex: Critics praised the show for its complex and engaging storyline. 

Los críticos elogiaron el espectáculo por su trama compleja y atractiva.

storyteller
storyteller
[Sustantivo]

someone who creates and shares stories

cuentista

cuentista

tale
tale
[Sustantivo]

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

cuento, historia

cuento, historia

Ex: The book tells the tale of a family searching for a new home. 
title
title
[Sustantivo]

the name given to a movie, book, etc.

título

título

Ex: The song's title quickly became a trending topic on social media. 
verse
verse
[Sustantivo]

a poem or short piece of poetry

verso

verso

Ex: The inscription included a verse about friendship. 
writing
writing
[Sustantivo]

(plural) written works particularly those belonging to an author or covering a specific topic

escrito, obra

escrito, obra

Ex: Her early writings focused mainly on family life. 
Gothic
Gothic
[Adjetivo]

(of a novel, etc.) written or made in a spooky and mysterious way and often focus on creepy places like old castles or haunted houses, with themes of darkness and the supernatural

gótico

gótico

Ex: The gothic genre captivates audiences with its emphasis on the macabre, drawing readers into haunted houses and gloomy settings where eerie events take place. 
literary
literary
[Adjetivo]

related to literature, especially in terms of its style, structure, or content

literario

literario

Ex: The literary magazine published short stories, poetry, and essays from emerging writers. 

La revista literaria publicó cuentos cortos, poesía y ensayos de escritores emergentes.

poetic
poetic
[Adjetivo]

relating to poetry as a form of expression or literature

poético

poético

Ex: The anthology highlights poetic traditions across cultures. 

La antología destaca las tradiciones poéticas a través de las culturas.

young adult
young adult
[Adjetivo]

relating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents

para adultos jóvenes

para adultos jóvenes

play
play
[Sustantivo]

a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television

teatro

teatro

Ex: They adapted the popular novel into a television play, bringing the story to life on screen. 
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