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    Ópera (en. Opera)

    /ˈope.ɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A stage genre that combines music, singing, and acting.
    I'm going to see an opera at the city theater.
    Voy a ver una ópera en el teatro de la ciudad.
    A branch of classical music that has its own characteristics.
    Opera is one of the most complex forms of artistic expression.
    La ópera es una de las formas más complejas de expresión artística.
    A musical work written to be performed on a stage.
    The opera 'Carmen' is famous worldwide.
    La ópera 'Carmen' es famosa en todo el mundo.

    Etymology

    From the Italian 'opera', which means 'work'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the opera
    To attend a performance of opera.
    ir a la ópera
    opera in the air
    Expression that refers to a type of light singing or music.
    ópera en el aire

    Related Words

    libretto
    Text of the opera that contains the dialogue and music.
    libreto
    singer
    Person who sings in an opera.
    cantante
    conductor
    Person who conducts the music in an opera performance.
    director de orquesta

    Slang Meanings

    Opera as a synonym for excessive drama or exaggerated situations.
    That argument was a real opera.
    Esa discusión fue una verdadera ópera.
    Colloquial use of 'opera' to refer to an elegant or sophisticated place.
    That party was a total opera.
    Esa fiesta fue una ópera total.