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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. 

El autor aspirante trabajó diligentemente en su manuscrito, con la esperanza de ver su libro impreso algún día.

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]

a type of literature about unreal people, events, etc.

ficción

ficción

Ex: His favorite genre of fiction includes science fiction and fantasy. 

Su género de ficción favorito incluye la ciencia ficción y la fantasía.

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. 

La introducción del libro de texto ofreció a los estudiantes una hoja de ruta para navegar por la materia compleja que se avecinaba.

metaphor
metaphor
[Sustantivo]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

metáfora

metáfora

Ex: His writing style relies heavily on vivid metaphors and imagery. 

Su estilo de escritura se basa en gran medida en metáforas vívidas e imágenes.

mystery
mystery
[Sustantivo]

a movie, novel, or play in which a crime takes place, especially a murder, and the story starts unraveling as it goes on

novela de misterio, película de misterio

novela de misterio, película de misterio

Ex: The library has a large collection of mystery novels. 

La biblioteca tiene una gran colección de novelas de misterio.

myth
myth
[Sustantivo]

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

mito

mito

Ex: The ancient myth described how fire was stolen from the gods. 

El antiguo mito describía cómo el fuego fue robado a los dioses.

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.

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. 

El poema pintaba imágenes vívidas del paisaje urbano bullicioso.

poetry
poetry
[Sustantivo]

a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas

poesía

poesía

Ex: The class studied several famous pieces of poetry during the semester. 

La clase estudió varias piezas famosas de poesía durante el semestre.

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." 

El profesor citó la famosa declaración de Albert Einstein, "La imaginación es más importante que el conocimiento."

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. 

Como crítico, es importante reseñar no solo la trama sino también los aspectos técnicos de una película, como el diseño de sonido y la edición.

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.

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

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. 

El título de la canción rápidamente se convirtió en un tema de tendencia en las redes sociales.

verse
verse
[Sustantivo]

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

verso

verso

Ex: Memorizing a favorite verse can provide comfort during difficult times, serving as a source of inspiration and strength. 

Memorizar un verso favorito puede proporcionar consuelo en tiempos difíciles, sirviendo como fuente de inspiración y fuerza.

writing
writing
[Sustantivo]

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

escrito, obra

escrito, obra

Ex: The library shelves were filled with a diverse array of writing, from classic novels to contemporary essays, catering to readers of all interests and tastes. 

Los estantes de la biblioteca estaban llenos de una escritura diversa, desde novelas clásicas hasta ensayos contemporáneos, atendiendo a lectores de todos los intereses y gustos.

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. 

El género gótico cautiva al público con su énfasis en lo macabro, atrayendo a los lectores a casas embrujadas y escenarios sombríos donde ocurren eventos misteriosos.

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. 

Adaptaron la novela popular a una obra de televisión, dando vida a la historia en pantalla.

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