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    Shakespeare (en. Shakespeare)

    /ʃeɪkspɪːr/

    Meaning & Definition

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    noun
    A famous author known for his contribution to world literature.
    Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright in history.
    Shakespeare es considerado el mayor dramaturgo de la historia.
    Creator of complex characters and deep plots in his works.
    Shakespeare's works exceptionally reflect human nature.
    Las obras de Shakespeare reflejan la naturaleza humana de manera excepcional.
    Icon of English and universal literature.
    Studying Shakespeare is essential for understanding Western literature.
    Estudiar a Shakespeare es esencial para entender la literatura occidental.

    Etymology

    The surname Shakespeare comes from Old English and means 'the one who shakes the spear.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Shakespearean
    Relating to the works or style of Shakespeare.
    Shakespeareano
    Shakespeare's spots
    Referring to the complexity of his characters.
    Los lunares de Shakespeare
    To be or not to be, that is the question
    Famous line from Hamlet that reflects existential doubt.
    Ser o no ser, esa es la cuestión

    Related Words

    Hamlet
    One of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.
    Hamlet
    Romeo and Juliet
    One of the most iconic works about love.
    Romeo y Julieta
    A Midsummer Night's Dream
    A romantic comedy by Shakespeare that explores love and fantasy.
    El sueño de una noche de verano

    Slang Meanings

    An extremely creative person in writing.
    That novel is so good that the author must be a true Shakespeare.
    Esa novela es tan buena que el autor debe ser un verdadero Shakespeare.
    A master of theater.
    That performance was amazing; he is the Shakespeare of contemporary theater.
    Esa actuación fue increíble, él es el Shakespeare del teatro contemporáneo.