El extra
Example: El extra en la película tuvo un papel pequeño pero importante.
Definition
"El extra" refers to a background actor in a film or television production who appears in scenes without speaking lines, often to create a realistic setting. For example, "El extra en la película tuvo un papel pequeño pero importante" means the extra had a small but significant role.
Etymology
The term "el extra" comes from the Spanish word 'extra,' originally from Latin 'extrarius,' meaning 'external' or 'outside.' In cinema, it denotes someone outside the main cast, added to enhance the scene's realism. Did you know extras are crucial for making settings believable even if they don't speak?
Learn to use this word actively
"El extra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
