Guión (en. Script)

/ɡiˈon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A document or writing that serves as the basis for a movie, play, or broadcast.
The script for the movie was written by a renowned author.
El guión de la película fue escrito por un reconocido autor.
A graphic indicator that signifies the division of parts in a text or speech.
The teacher asked us to follow the script during the presentation.
El profesor pidió que siguiéramos el guión durante la presentación.
A document that contains the content and instructions for the development of a program or filming.
The detailed script helped to plan each scene accurately.
El guión detallado ayudó a planificar cada escena con precisión.

Etymology

From the French 'guillemet', which means 'punctuation mark'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

movie script
A document containing the dialogues and scenes to be filmed.
guión de una película
follow the script
To adhere to a pre-established plan or structure.
seguir el guión
write a script
To draft the content and instructions of a work or production.
escribir un guión

Related Words

to script
The process of writing a script.
guionizar
screenwriter
A person who writes scripts.
guionista
scripting
The act of converting a story into a script.
guionización

Slang Meanings

In the context of informal speeches, a part of the speech that is unwritten or improvised.
When I got on stage, I forgot the script and started speaking from the heart.
Cuando subí al escenario, me olvidé del guión y empecé a hablar de corazón.
A reference to a set of unofficial instructions in a social situation.
Friends always have a script for the parties they organize.
Los amigos siempre tienen un guión para las fiestas que organizan.