El drama
Example: El drama en la película capturó la atención del público.
Definition
"El drama" refers to a serious narrative or performance, often in theater, film, or literature, that focuses on emotional and conflict-driven storytelling. It aims to engage the audience by portraying intense and thought-provoking situations, as in the phrase: El drama en la película capturó la atención del público.
Etymology
The word "el drama" comes from the Greek term 'drama,' meaning 'action' or 'deed.' It entered Spanish through Latin and Old French, retaining its original sense of a theatrical play or serious performance. Did you know? The Greek root highlights the active nature of drama as something performed rather than just told.
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"El drama" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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