Dramática (en. Dramatic)
/dɾaˈma.ti.ka/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to or concerning drama.
The play has a very interesting dramatic structure.
La obra tiene una estructura dramática muy interesante.
That provokes a strong emotion or is very exaggerated.
Her reaction was too dramatic for the situation.
Su reacción fue demasiado dramática para la situación.
Related to theatrical performances.
He studied dramatic scenes in theater school.
Estudió escenas dramáticas en la escuela de teatro.
Etymology
From the Greek 'dramatikós', which means 'belonging to drama'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
drama queen
A person who reacts exaggeratedly to everyday situations.
drama queen
dramatic situation
A circumstance that is serious or emotionally intense.
dramática situación
dramatic scene
A part of a work that has a significant emotional impact.
escena dramática
Related Words
drama
A theatrical genre that presents conflicts between characters.
drama
playwright
Author of dramatic or theatrical works.
dramaturgo
dramaturgy
The art of writing and performing plays.
dramaturgia
Slang Meanings
A person who always seeks attention and reacts in an exaggerated way.
Don't be so dramatic, it's not the end of the world.
No seas tan dramática, no es el fin del mundo.
A slightly complicated situation, but treated as a big problem.
Don't make a drama out of it, it's just a scratch.
No hagas un drama por eso, es solo un roce.