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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
[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
[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
[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 guión de la **película de larga duración**, inspirándose en sus propias experiencias de vida.
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 ansiosamente el **tráiler** para obtener un adelanto de la próxima comedia romántica.
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
[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 películas y series **taquilleras** para sus suscriptores.
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
[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
[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 .
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
[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
[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
[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
[Sustantivo]

a small place at a cinema, theater, etc. from which tickets are bought

taquilla

taquilla

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
[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
[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
[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
[Verbo]

to give a hint or signal to an actor or a performer to do or say something on the stage

darle el pie

darle el pie

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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.
Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL
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