Saga (en. Saga)

/ˈsa.ɣa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An extensive and narrative account of adventures and important events.
The saga of the Scandinavian heroes has fascinated generations.
La saga de los héroes escandinavos ha fascinado a generaciones.
A literary or cinematic work that narrates a series of related events.
The 'Star Wars' saga is known worldwide.
La saga de 'Star Wars' es conocida en todo el mundo.
A set of stories or events that are interconnected, often across several generations.
The family saga covers more than a century of history.
La saga familiar abarca más de un siglo de historia.

Etymology

A word of Old Norse origin used to refer to stories that recount the deeds of heroes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family saga
A story that narrates the adventures and misadventures of a family over time.
saga familiar
film saga
A series of films that tell a continuous or related story.
saga de películas
epic saga
A narrative that recounts great deeds of heroes in a historical or fantastical context.
saga épica

Related Words

myth
Traditional narrative that explains natural or cultural phenomena through supernatural characters.
mito
legend
Story of a real or fantastical fact or person that has been passed down from generation to generation.
leyenda
fable
A short narration that conveys a moral lesson, usually with animals as characters.
fábula

Slang Meanings

A long and complicated story that seems to have no end.
That discussion about the project is turning into a saga.
Esa discusión sobre el proyecto se está convirtiendo en una saga.
A term used to describe an event or situation that is unusually repetitive and prolonged.
The saga of problems in our company doesn't seem to have a solution.
La saga de problemas en nuestra empresa no parece tener solución.