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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 formal style of dance that uses precise and graceful movements, usually performed to music

ballet

ballet

Ex: Daniel watched a classical ballet at the theater. 
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 bright lights of Broadway illuminate the iconic theater district, showcasing a diverse array of stage productions. 
feature film
feature film
[Sustantivo]

a full-length movie that has a story

largometraje

largometraje

Ex: The studio invested millions of dollars into the production of the feature film, hoping to launch a successful franchise. 

El estudio invirtió millones de dólares en la producción de la película de largometraje, con la esperanza de lanzar una franquicia exitosa.

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: After watching the trailer, she couldn't wait to see the film and learn more about the intriguing storyline. 

Después de ver el tráiler, no podía esperar para ver la película y aprender más sobre la intrigante trama.

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 picked up right where the first book left off, continuing the protagonist's journey with new challenges and adventures. 

La secuela retomó justo donde terminó el primer libro, continuando el viaje del protagonista con nuevos desafíos y aventuras.

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: Blockbuster video games often feature cutting-edge graphics and immersive gameplay. 

Los videojuegos blockbuster a menudo cuentan con gráficos de vanguardia y una jugabilidad inmersiva.

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: Casablanca is a classic that film enthusiasts love. 
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 theater group plans to stage a new production of Romeo and Juliet this summer. 
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 producer cast him as the villain due to his strong performance in auditions. 
to adapt
to adapt
[Verbo]

to change a book, play, or other work so that it can be presented in a different medium

adaptar

adaptar

Ex: Daniel is adapting the stage play for radio. 
adaptation
adaptation
[Sustantivo]

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

adaptación

adaptación

Ex: Hollywood has produced countless adaptations of literary works, bringing beloved stories to life on the silver screen. 

Hollywood ha producido innumerables adaptaciones de obras literarias, dando vida a historias queridas en la pantalla grande.

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 editor used digital software to cut the film, making precise adjustments frame by frame. 
to release
to release
[Verbo]

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

lanzar, publicar

lanzar, publicar

Ex: The video game company released their highly anticipated game for consoles and PC. 
box office
box office
[Sustantivo]

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

taquilla

taquilla

Ex: Long lines formed at the box office on opening night. 

Se formaron largas filas en la taquilla en la noche de estreno.

to rehearse

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

ensayar

ensayar

Ex: Before the big dance recital, the ballet troupe spent hours rehearsing their routines. 

Antes del gran recital de baile, el cuerpo de ballet pasó horas ensayando sus rutinas.

to portray
to portray
[Verbo]

to perform the role of a particular character in a play, movie, or television production

interpretar

interpretar

Ex: He was chosen to portray the famous scientist in the film. 
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: He narrated the sports documentary with enthusiasm, bringing the thrilling moments of the game to life through his commentary. 
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

Ex: His direction gave the actors plenty of freedom. 
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 director cued the musicians to begin playing. 

El director indicó a los músicos que comenzaran a tocar.

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: The camerawork added depth and immersion to the virtual reality experience, transporting viewers into the heart of the action. 
to dub
to dub
[Verbo]

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

doblar

doblar

Ex: She was hired to dub the lead character in the Japanese anime series for its English release. 

Fue contratada para doblar al personaje principal de la serie de anime japonesa para su lanzamiento en inglés.

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: The festival showcased several dramatic productions. 
animated
animated
[Adjetivo]

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

animado

animado

Ex: The animated short film won several awards at the festival. 

El cortometraje animado ganó varios premios en el festival.

footage
footage
[Sustantivo]

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

metraje, secuencias

metraje, secuencias

Ex: The drone captured stunning footage of the mountains. 

El dron capturó imágenes impresionantes de las montañas.

genre
genre
[Sustantivo]

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

género

género

Ex: Abstract art is a genre that breaks away from traditional representation. 

El arte abstracto es un género que se aleja de la representación tradicional.

scenario
scenario
[Sustantivo]

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

guión, argumento

guión, argumento

Ex: The business analyst outlined a worst-case scenario for the company's financial projections. 

El analista de negocios describió un peor escenario para las proyecciones financieras de la empresa.

screenplay
screenplay
[Sustantivo]

the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

guion

guion

Ex: The screenwriter drew inspiration from real-life events to create a gripping screenplay that resonated with audiences. 
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 magician performed his tricks under the bright spotlight, captivating the audience with his sleight of hand. 
act
act
[Sustantivo]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

acto

acto

Ex: The final act of the ballet featured an impressive display of choreography. 
interval
interval
[Sustantivo]

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

intermedio, entreacto

intermedio, entreacto

Ex: The performers used the interval to prepare for the next scene. 
lead
lead
[Sustantivo]

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

protagonista

protagonista

Ex: The film's lead received excellent reviews. 
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: She trained for months to master the complex stunt for her upcoming film. 

Se entrenó durante meses para dominar la acrobacia compleja para su próxima película.

climax
climax
[Sustantivo]

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

clímax

clímax

Ex: The film's climax featured a thrilling showdown between the hero and the antagonist, culminating in a dramatic confrontation. 
twist
twist
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected change or development in a situation or story

giro inesperado

giro inesperado

Ex: There was another dramatic twist in the negotiations. 
backstory
backstory
[Sustantivo]

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

trasfondo

trasfondo

Ex: Understanding the villain's backstory added depth to the narrative, revealing the motivations behind their sinister deeds. 
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 DVD includes subtitles in multiple languages for international audiences. 

El DVD incluye subtítulos en múltiples idiomas para audiencias internacionales.

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 literary critic analyzed the symbolism and themes present in the novel, offering insights into the author's intentions. 
comedian
comedian
[Sustantivo]

someone whose job is making their audience laugh through jokes

cómico, humorista

cómico, humorista

Ex: He invited a well-known comedian to entertain guests at his party. 

Invitó a un comediante bien conocido para entretener a los invitados en su fiesta.

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