Dramático (en. Dramatic)

/draˈmatiko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to drama or the dramatic arts.
Theatre is a form of dramatic art that includes acting.
El teatro es una forma de arte dramático que incluye actuación.
Intense or exaggerated in behavior or emotions.
Her reaction was too dramatic for the situation.
Su reacción fue demasiado dramática para la situación.
Provokes a strong impression or shock.
The final scene of the movie was dramatic and moving.
La escena final de la película fue dramática y conmovedora.

Etymology

From the Greek 'dramatikos', which means 'pertaining to action' or 'acting'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dramatic drama
tense and emotional situation or event.
drama dramático
dramatic twist
unexpected and surprising change in a situation.
dramático giro
dramatic tone
mode of expression that emphasizes emotion or tension.
tono dramático

Related Words

drama
A play or emotional situation.
drama
dramaturgy
The art of writing plays.
dramaturgia
playwright
Author of plays.
dramaturgo

Slang Meanings

To act exaggeratedly
Don’t be so dramatic, this is not the end of the world.
No seas tan dramático, esto no es el fin del mundo.
To create a scandal over something trivial
He always makes a drama out of something so trivial.
Siempre hace un drama por algo tan trivial.