Dramas (en. Dramas)

/ˈdɾamas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A play that presents an emotional conflict or situations of great intensity.
The drama of the play captures the internal struggle of the characters.
El drama de la obra captura la lucha interna de los personajes.
Narrative or film that focuses on deep conflicts between characters.
The drama I saw last night was very moving.
El drama que vi anoche fue muy conmovedor.
Difficult or complicated situations in personal life.
Family dramas can be very destructive.
Los dramas familiares pueden ser muy destructivos.

Etymology

From the Greek 'drama', which means 'action'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family drama
Complicated and tense situations within a family.
drama familiar
to make a drama
To exaggerate an emotional situation to get attention.
hacer drama
without drama
To do something without complications or tensions.
sin drama

Related Words

dramatic
Pertaining to or related to a drama.
dramático
comedy
A theatrical work that has a humorous tone in contrast to drama.
comedia
tragedy
A work that presents unfortunate events leading to a painful outcome.
tragedia

Slang Meanings

Emotional exaggeration
Don't make such a drama, it's just a small problem.
No hagas tanto drama, es solo un pequeño problema.
Conflict or fight
There is always drama in that TV series.
Siempre hay drama en esa serie de televisión.