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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Cine y Teatro

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre cine y teatro, como "trailer", "stage", "cast", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
ballet
ballet
[Sustantivo]

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

ballet

ballet

Ex: Ballet performances often feature elaborate sets and costumes to enhance the storytelling through dance .

Las actuaciones de ballet a menudo presentan decorados y trajes elaborados para mejorar la narración a través de la danza.

Broadway
Broadway
[Sustantivo]

a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US

Broadway

Broadway

Ex: The Broadway musical captivated audiences with its unforgettable songs and dazzling choreography .

El musical de Broadway cautivó al público con sus canciones inolvidables y su deslumbrante coreografía.

feature film
feature film
[Sustantivo]

a full-length movie that has a story

largometraje

largometraje

Ex: She wrote the screenplay for the feature film, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences .

Ella escribió el guion de la película de largometraje, inspirándose en sus propias experiencias de vida.

trailer
trailer
[Sustantivo]

a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public

tráiler, avance

tráiler, avance

Ex: Audiences eagerly watched the trailer to get a sneak peek of the upcoming romantic comedy .

El público vio con entusiasmo el tráiler para obtener un adelanto de la próxima comedia romántica.

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 exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .

La secuela superó las expectativas, introduciendo nuevos giros y revelaciones que mantuvieron al público al borde de sus asientos.

blockbuster
blockbuster
[Sustantivo]

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

éxito de taquilla, bestseller

éxito de taquilla, bestseller

Ex: Streaming platforms compete to secure the rights to blockbuster films and series for their subscribers.

Las plataformas de streaming compiten por asegurar los derechos de las películas y series taquilleras para sus suscriptores.

classic
classic
[Sustantivo]

a well-known and highly respected piece of writing, music, or movie that is considered valuable and of high quality

clásico

clásico

Ex: Many students study Shakespeare's classics in school.

Muchos estudiantes estudian los clásicos de Shakespeare en la escuela.

to stage
to stage
[Verbo]

to present a play or other event to an audience

representar, poner en escena

representar, poner en escena

Ex: The opera will be staged at the historic downtown theater .

La ópera será escenificada en el teatro histórico del centro.

to cast
to cast
[Verbo]

to choose a performer to play a role in a movie, opera, play, etc.

dar el papel de, hacer el reparto de los papeles para

dar el papel de, hacer el reparto de los papeles para

Ex: The theater company cast a famous actress for the main role in the play .

La compañía de teatro seleccionó a una actriz famosa para el papel principal en la obra.

to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: The studio acquired the rights to adapt the graphic novel for TV .

El estudio adquirió los derechos para adaptar la novela gráfica para la televisión.

adaptation
adaptation
[Sustantivo]

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

adaptación

adaptación

Ex: The adaptation of the Broadway musical featured elaborate sets and stunning choreography that dazzled audiences .

La adaptación del musical de Broadway contó con decorados elaborados y una coreografía impresionante que deslumbró al público.

to cut
to cut
[Verbo]

to edit a film and prepare it by removing or reordering parts of it

editar, cortar

editar, cortar

Ex: The director 's vision began to take shape as the editor started to cut the film according to the storyboard .

La visión del director comenzó a tomar forma cuando el editor comenzó a cortar la película según el guion gráfico.

to release
to release
[Verbo]

to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public

lanzar, publicar

lanzar, publicar

Ex: The record label is releasing the artist 's single on all major music platforms .

El sello discográfico lanza el sencillo del artista en todas las principales plataformas musicales.

box office
box office
[Sustantivo]

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

taquilla

taquilla

Ex: He went to the box office to reserve seats for the play .

Fue a la taquilla para reservar asientos para la obra.

to rehearse

to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

ensayar

ensayar

Ex: The choir members dedicated extra time to rehearse their harmonies for the upcoming concert .

Los miembros del coro dedicaron tiempo extra para ensayar sus armonías para el próximo concierto.

to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

interpretar

interpretar

Ex: She worked closely with the director to accurately portray the mannerisms and speech patterns of the real-life person she was portraying.

Trabajó en estrecha colaboración con el director para representar con precisión los gestos y patrones de habla de la persona real que estaba interpretando.

to narrate
to narrate
[Verbo]

to explain the events taking place in a movie, documentary, etc. as part of the program itself

narrar

narrar

Ex: She was asked to narrate the historical reenactment , guiding audiences through key moments in the past with her captivating storytelling .

Se le pidió que narre la recreación histórica, guiando al público a través de momentos clave del pasado con su narrativa cautivadora.

direction
direction
[Sustantivo]

the act of supervising the cast and crew and giving them instructions in the production of a motion picture, play, etc.

dirección

dirección

to cue
to cue
[Verbo]

to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue

darle el pie

darle el pie

Ex: The teleprompter cued the speaker throughout the presentation .

El teleprompter indicó al orador durante toda la presentación.

camerawork
camerawork
[Sustantivo]

the style in which a movie is shot

manejo de la cámara, uso de cámaras

manejo de la cámara, uso de cámaras

Ex: Viewers praised the camerawork for its seamless integration of handheld shots and aerial footage , enhancing the storytelling .

Los espectadores elogiaron el trabajo de cámara por su integración perfecta de tomas en mano y imágenes aéreas, mejorando la narración.

to dub
to dub
[Verbo]

to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language

doblar

doblar

Ex: The movie studio opted to dub the dialogue rather than use subtitles for the theatrical release .

El estudio de cine optó por doblar el diálogo en lugar de usar subtítulos para el estreno en cines.

dress rehearsal
dress rehearsal
[Sustantivo]

the final practice of a play or live show, in which the same costumes and lights are used as the live performance

ensayo general

ensayo general

dramatic
dramatic
[Adjetivo]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

dramático, teatral

dramático, teatral

Ex: Her interest in dramatic literature led her to study theater .

Su interés por la literatura dramática la llevó a estudiar teatro.

animated
animated
[Adjetivo]

(of images or drawings in a movie) made to appear as if they are in motion

animado

animado

Ex: She made an animated short film for her art project .

Ella hizo un cortometraje animado para su proyecto de arte.

footage
footage
[Sustantivo]

the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

metraje, secuencias

metraje, secuencias

Ex: Old footage of the concert was shared online .

Se compartieron en línea imágenes antiguas del concierto.

genre
genre
[Sustantivo]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

género

género

Ex: Film noir is a genre known for its dark themes and moody visuals .

El cine negro es un género conocido por sus temas oscuros y visuales melancólicos.

scenario
scenario
[Sustantivo]

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

guión, argumento

guión, argumento

Ex: The novel explores a dystopian scenario where society has collapsed due to environmental catastrophe .

La novela explora un escenario distópico donde la sociedad ha colapsado debido a una catástrofe ambiental.

screenplay
screenplay
[Sustantivo]

the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

guion

guion

Ex: The screenplay underwent several revisions before being greenlit for production by the studio .

El guión pasó por varias revisiones antes de ser aprobado para la producción por el estudio.

spotlight
spotlight
[Sustantivo]

a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage

foco

foco

Ex: The speaker stood confidently in the spotlight, delivering a powerful speech that resonated with the audience .

El orador se paró con confianza en el foco, entregando un discurso poderoso que resonó con la audiencia.

act
act
[Sustantivo]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

acto

acto

Ex: After the intermission , the audience eagerly anticipated the second act.

Después del intermedio, el público esperaba ansiosamente el segundo acto.

interval
interval
[Sustantivo]

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

intermedio, entreacto

intermedio, entreacto

Ex: She checked her phone during the interval, waiting for the show to resume .

Ella revisó su teléfono durante el intermedio, esperando que el espectáculo continuara.

lead
lead
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The lead's charisma and stage presence commanded attention whenever he stepped onto the stage .

El carisma y la presencia escénica del protagonista captaban la atención cada vez que subía al escenario.

stunt
stunt
[Sustantivo]

a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie

escena peligrosa

escena peligrosa

Ex: Safety measures are crucial in the planning and execution of any stunt.

Las medidas de seguridad son cruciales en la planificación y ejecución de cualquier acrobacia.

climax
climax
[Sustantivo]

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

clímax

clímax

Ex: The climax of the play marked a turning point in the protagonist 's journey , leading to a profound transformation .

El clímax de la obra marcó un punto de inflexión en el viaje del protagonista, llevando a una transformación profunda.

twist
twist
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

giro inesperado

giro inesperado

Ex: Life is full of twists and turns ; you never know what might happen next .

La vida está llena de giros inesperados; nunca sabes lo que podría pasar después.

backstory
backstory
[Sustantivo]

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

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: The video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.

La trama inmersiva del videojuego incluía misiones opcionales que permitían a los jugadores descubrir aspectos ocultos del trasfondo del protagonista.

subtitle
subtitle
[Sustantivo]

transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language

subtítulo

subtítulo

Ex: The streaming platform allows users to customize subtitle settings for font size and color .

La plataforma de transmisión permite a los usuarios personalizar la configuración de los subtítulos para el tamaño y el color de la fuente.

theme music
theme music
[Sustantivo]

the musical piece that is played at the beginning or the end of a TV or radio program or a motion picture

cortina musical

cortina musical

critic
critic
[Sustantivo]

someone who evaluates and provides opinions or judgments about various forms of art, literature, performances, or other creative works

crítico

crítico

Ex: The art critic's insightful analysis of the paintings on display helped visitors better understand the artist's techniques and influences.

El análisis perspicaz del crítico de arte sobre las pinturas en exhibición ayudó a los visitantes a comprender mejor las técnicas e influencias del artista.

comedian
comedian
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is making their audience laugh through jokes

cómico, humorista

cómico, humorista

Ex: The comedian used personal stories to create humor and connect with the crowd .

El comediante usó historias personales para crear humor y conectar con la multitud.

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