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    Telón (en. Curtain)

    /teˈlon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large piece of fabric that covers the stage of a theater.
    The curtain rose and the audience applauded.
    El telón se levantó y el público aplaudió.
    Fabric placed as a backdrop in theatrical performances.
    The backdrop curtain was impressive.
    El telón de fondo era impresionante.
    The closing of a theatrical play.
    At the end of the performance, the curtain fell slowly.
    Al final de la función, el telón cayó lentamente.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'tela', which means cloth or fabric.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lower the curtain
    To conclude a show or activity.
    bajar el telón
    raise the curtain
    To begin a show.
    subir el telón
    iron curtain
    Metaphor referring to ideological or political separation.
    telón de acero

    Related Words

    drape
    A piece of fabric that covers windows or spaces.
    cortina
    stage
    A place where a performance takes place.
    escenario
    theater
    A building where shows are held.
    teatro

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to hiding or concealing something.
    They are lowering the curtain on what really happened.
    Están bajando el telón sobre lo que realmente pasó.
    To end something abruptly.
    When he saw the outcome, he decided to end the conversation abruptly.
    Cuando vio el resultado, decidió bajar el telón de la conversación.