Teatral (en. Theatrical)

/te.a'tɾal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Belonging or relating to the theater.
The director has a very clear theatrical vision.
El director tiene una visión teatral muy clara.
Exaggerated or ostentatious, as in a performance.
His way of speaking is too theatrical.
Su forma de hablar es demasiado teatral.
Designed to be represented on a stage.
The script has theatrical elements that make it very dynamic.
El guion tiene elementos teatrales que lo hacen muy dinámico.

Etymology

From the Greek 'theatron', meaning 'place of spectacle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

theatrical performance
Interpretation on a stage.
actuación teatral
theatrical gesture
A gesture that is exaggerated and seeks to enhance emotion.
gesto teatral
theatrical culture
Set of customs and practices related to theater.
cultura teatral

Related Words

theater
Place where dramatic works are performed.
teatro
playwright
Person who writes plays.
dramaturgo
set design
The art of designing and creating settings for performances.
escenografía

Slang Meanings

Over-acting
That actor always exaggerates in his performance, he is very theatrical.
Ese actor siempre exagera en su actuación, es muy teatral.
Excessive behavior
Don't be so theatrical, just relax.
No seas tan teatral, solo relájate.