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Literatura - Ficção especulativa

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas à ficção especulativa, como "alta fantasia", "cyberpunk" e "lenda urbana".

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alien invasion
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a common theme in science fiction that explores the arrival of extraterrestrial beings to Earth, often with the intention to conquer or destroy humanity

invasão alienígena, ataque extraterrestre

invasão alienígena, ataque extraterrestre

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alternate history
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a subgenre of fiction that imagines what might have happened if history had taken a different path, often involving changes in key historical events

história alternativa, ucronia

história alternativa, ucronia

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apocalyptic fiction
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a genre of speculative fiction that involves a catastrophic event, such as a global disaster, that threatens the survival of humanity and creates a world in which civilization is in ruins

ficção apocalíptica, literatura apocalíptica

ficção apocalíptica, literatura apocalíptica

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a genre of speculative fiction that focuses on the aftermath of a major catastrophe and how human beings struggle to survive in the new, drastically changed world

ficção pós-apocalíptica, literatura pós-apocalíptica

ficção pós-apocalíptica, literatura pós-apocalíptica

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cyberpunk
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a genre of science fiction set in a future dystopian society dominated by computer technology

cyberpunk, punk cibernético

cyberpunk, punk cibernético

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dystopian fiction
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a genre of fiction where the story takes place in a future society that is characterized by suffering, oppression, and often a loss of individual freedoms

ficção distópica, romance distópico

ficção distópica, romance distópico

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fantasy
[substantivo]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

fantasia, ficção fantástica

fantasia, ficção fantástica

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .Ele tem uma coleção de livros **fantásticos**, cada um situado em um universo mágico diferente.
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high fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a fictional world with its own rules, history, and cultures, often involving magic, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil

alta fantasia, fantasia épica

alta fantasia, fantasia épica

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low fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the real world or in a fictional world with low levels of magic and focuses on character-driven stories rather than epic battles and heroic quests

fantasia baixa, baixa fantasia

fantasia baixa, baixa fantasia

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utopian fiction
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a genre of literature that envisions a perfect or ideal society, often with a focus on social, political, and economic issues, and explores how such a society could be achieved

ficção utópica, literatura utópica

ficção utópica, literatura utópica

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fable
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a short story on morality with animal characters

fábula, conto moral

fábula, conto moral

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.« O Menino que Gritou Lobo » é uma **fábula** atemporal que alerta para os perigos da desonestidade e do engano.
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folktale
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a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

conto popular, lenda tradicional

conto popular, lenda tradicional

Ex: The children listened intently as their grandmother shared an old folk tale.As crianças ouviram atentamente enquanto sua avó compartilhava um antigo **conto popular**.
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fairy tale
[substantivo]

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

conto de fadas, história mágica

conto de fadas, história mágica

Ex: The library 's collection includes a wide array of fairy tale books , from timeless classics to modern retellings .A coleção da biblioteca inclui uma ampla variedade de livros de **contos de fadas**, desde clássicos atemporais até releituras modernas.
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ghost story
[substantivo]

a story involving ghosts that is supposed to be frightening

história de fantasmas, conto de fantasmas

história de fantasmas, conto de fantasmas

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legend
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an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

lenda, mito

lenda, mito

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magic realism
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a literary genre that blends realistic narrative with elements of the fantastic or supernatural, often featuring characters and settings that are commonplace in the author's culture, but with magical or surreal elements added

realismo mágico, realismo maravilhoso

realismo mágico, realismo maravilhoso

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

mito, lenda

mito, lenda

Ex: The villagers passed the myth down through generations .Os aldeões passaram o **mito** através das gerações.
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superhero fiction
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a genre of speculative fiction that is centered on characters with superhuman or extraordinary abilities, often fighting against evil forces or supervillains to save the world

ficção de super-heróis, literatura de super-heróis

ficção de super-heróis, literatura de super-heróis

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comic fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of comedy and satire with fantastical elements such as magic, supernatural creatures, and mythical lands

fantasia cômica, fantasia humorística

fantasia cômica, fantasia humorística

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Bangsian fantasy
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a literary genre that involves the use of famous literary or historical figures or their fictional counterparts as characters in a story that is set in the afterlife

fantasia Bangsiana, ficção Bangsiana

fantasia Bangsiana, ficção Bangsiana

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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in the present day, real-world, or a world that closely resembles it

fantasia contemporânea, fantasia moderna

fantasia contemporânea, fantasia moderna

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urban fantasy
[substantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy literature that typically features supernatural and magical elements in a contemporary, urban setting

fantasia urbana, fantástico urbano

fantasia urbana, fantástico urbano

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dark fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of fantasy with horror or darker themes, often featuring antiheroes and a sense of dread or unease

fantasia sombria, fantasia negra

fantasia sombria, fantasia negra

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hard fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy that emphasizes detailed, realistic world-building and a rigorous adherence to the laws of magic or other supernatural elements

fantasia dura, fantasia rigorosa

fantasia dura, fantasia rigorosa

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heroic fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy literature that emphasizes the protagonist's journey, often featuring a hero or group of heroes on a quest or mission to save the world or defeat evil forces

fantasia heroica, fantasia épica

fantasia heroica, fantasia épica

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historical fantasy
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a sub-genre of fantasy fiction that takes place in a recognizable historical period, but with supernatural or magical elements incorporated into the story

fantasia histórica, fantástico histórico

fantasia histórica, fantástico histórico

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LitRPG
[substantivo]

a genre of fiction that blends literature and gaming, where characters play video games or get stuck in one, and their progress and achievements are described using gaming terminology

LitRPG, Literatura de role-playing

LitRPG, Literatura de role-playing

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science fantasy
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a literary genre that blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, often featuring futuristic technology and magic or supernatural elements coexisting in the same world or story

fantasia científica, ciência fantasia

fantasia científica, ciência fantasia

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science fiction
[substantivo]

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

ficção científica, FC

ficção científica, FC

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life .O filme de **ficção científica** estava repleto de tecnologia avançada e vida alienígena.
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gaslamp fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in a world that looks like Victorian or Edwardian times, with spooky elements and advanced technology

fantasia de lampião a gás, fantasia de lâmpada a gás

fantasia de lampião a gás, fantasia de lâmpada a gás

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sword and sorcery
[substantivo]

a subgenre of fantasy fiction characterized by action-packed adventures involving sword fights, magic, and elements of horror or romance

espada e feitiçaria, fantasia heroica

espada e feitiçaria, fantasia heroica

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monster literature
[substantivo]

a genre that explores the relationship between humans and monsters and often includes the appearance of supernatural creatures such as vampires, werewolves, and zombies

literatura de monstros, literatura monstruosa

literatura de monstros, literatura monstruosa

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vampire literature
[substantivo]

a subgenre of horror and gothic fiction that focuses on the mythological creature of the vampire, typically portraying them as bloodthirsty predators who prey on humans to sustain their immortality

literatura vampírica, literatura sobre vampiros

literatura vampírica, literatura sobre vampiros

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a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes scientific accuracy and technical details in its storytelling

ficção científica hard, hard ficção científica

ficção científica hard, hard ficção científica

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a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on futuristic or speculative elements and explores themes related to social sciences, such as sociology, psychology, or anthropology, rather than strict scientific details

ficção científica soft, ficção científica social

ficção científica soft, ficção científica social

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space opera
[substantivo]

a subgenre of science fiction that emphasizes adventure, melodramatic action, and interstellar conflict, often with heroic characters and a romantic or epic tone

ópera espacial, space opera

ópera espacial, space opera

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retrofuturism
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an artistic and cultural movement that blends elements of nostalgia for past aesthetics and design with futuristic technology and sensibilities

retrofuturismo, futurismo retro

retrofuturismo, futurismo retro

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steampunk
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a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that typically features steam-powered machinery, often set in a Victorian or Edwardian-inspired alternate history

steampunk, retrofuturismo a vapor

steampunk, retrofuturismo a vapor

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biopunk
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a subgenre of science fiction that focuses on the implications of biotechnology and synthetic biology, often exploring the societal and ethical consequences of advancements in these fields

biopunk, ciberbiologia

biopunk, ciberbiologia

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a genre of speculative fiction that explores mysterious or paranormal phenomena, often including ghosts, demons, psychic abilities, and other supernatural elements

ficção sobrenatural, literatura fantástica

ficção sobrenatural, literatura fantástica

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weird fiction
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a literary genre that combines supernatural, horror, and science fiction elements to create a strange and unsettling atmosphere that defies traditional genre classifications

ficção estranha, literatura bizarra

ficção estranha, literatura bizarra

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a literary genre that features underground or subterranean settings, often with themes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown

ficção subterrânea, literatura subterrânea

ficção subterrânea, literatura subterrânea

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tall tale
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a story that a person cannot believe because it seems illogical or exaggerated

uma história exagerada, um conto do vigário

uma história exagerada, um conto do vigário

Ex: After dinner she told me a tall tale about her pet .Depois do jantar, ela me contou um **conto exagerado** sobre seu animal de estimação.
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techno-thriller
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a thriller subgenre that focuses on technology and often features computer systems, hacking, and high-tech elements as key plot points, with the threat of technological disaster or misuse being central to the story

techno-thriller, thriller tecnológico

techno-thriller, thriller tecnológico

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invasion literature
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a genre of speculative fiction that portrays the invasion of a territory by foreign powers, often depicting the culture and society of the invaded country in a negative light while glorifying the invading force

literatura de invasão, romance de invasão

literatura de invasão, romance de invasão

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werewolf fiction
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a type of story where some characters can turn into wolves and it often explores their struggles and conflicts

ficção de lobisomem, literatura de lobisomens

ficção de lobisomem, literatura de lobisomens

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zombie fiction
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a genre of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction that typically involves a widespread outbreak of zombies

ficção zumbi, literatura zumbi

ficção zumbi, literatura zumbi

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urban legend
[substantivo]

a type of modern folklore consisting of stories, often presented as true, that are passed down through generations by word of mouth or through written media

lenda urbana, mito urbano

lenda urbana, mito urbano

Ex: Many people believe the urban legend about the mysterious alligators living in New York City sewers .Muitas pessoas acreditam na **lenda urbana** dos misteriosos jacarés que vivem nos esgotos de Nova York.
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paranormal fiction
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a genre of speculative fiction that includes supernatural or paranormal elements as a primary focus of the plot

ficção paranormal, literatura paranormal

ficção paranormal, literatura paranormal

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portal fantasy
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a subgenre of fantasy fiction where the protagonist is transported from the real world to a magical or fantasy world through a portal or gateway

fantasia de portal, fantasia de passagem

fantasia de portal, fantasia de passagem

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