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Vocabulary Lab
High-value C1 vocabulary with pronunciation, collocations and examples.
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Lesson objectives
- Learn advanced lexical items related to theatre, performance & live arts.
- Reuse collocations and pronunciation cues more accurately.
- Transfer high-value vocabulary into speaking and writing tasks.
Vocabulario C1 — Theatre, Performance & Live Arts
30 palabras con definición, traducción, ejemplo y audio.
nuance //
/ˈnjuː.ɑːns/nDefinition:A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone.
Traducción:matiz
Example:The lead actress captured every nuance of the character's grief during the final monologue.
Collocation:subtle nuance
evocative //
/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/adjDefinition:Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.
Traducción:evocador
Example:The minimalist set design was incredibly evocative of a dystopian future.
Collocation:evocative imagery
interpretative //
/ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tə.tɪv/adjDefinition:Relating to the way a performer understands and expresses a piece of art.
Traducción:interpretativo
Example:The critic praised the actor's interpretative depth in the Shakespearean tragedy.
Collocation:interpretative skill
aesthetic //
/esˈθet.ɪk/adjDefinition:Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Traducción:estético
Example:The production's aesthetic was heavily influenced by 1920s surrealism.
Collocation:aesthetic appeal
paradigm //
/ˈpær.ə.daɪm/nDefinition:A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
Traducción:paradigma
Example:This immersive production represents a new paradigm in live performance art.
Collocation:shifting paradigm
manifest //
/ˈmæn.ɪ.feɪst/vDefinition:To show or demonstrate something clearly through actions or appearance.
Traducción:manifestar
Example:The tension between the protagonists began to manifest in their physical movements.
Collocation:manifest itself
ambiguity //
/ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ə.ti/nDefinition:The quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
Traducción:ambigüedad
Example:The play's emotional ambiguity left the audience debating its meaning for hours.
Collocation:deliberate ambiguity
subvert //
/səbˈvɜːt/vDefinition:To undermine the power and authority of an established system or convention.
Traducción:subvertir
Example:The director sought to subvert traditional gender roles through the casting choices.
Collocation:subvert expectations
nuanced //
/ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/adjDefinition:Characterised by subtle shades of meaning or expression.
Traducción:matizado
Example:It was a nuanced performance that avoided all the usual theatrical clichés.
Collocation:nuanced portrayal
critique //
/krɪˈtiːk/nDefinition:A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary or artistic work.
Traducción:crítica (análisis)
Example:The academic critique provided a profound look at the play's political subtext.
Collocation:constructive critique
curate //
/kjʊəˈreɪt/vDefinition:To select, organise, and look after the items in a collection or exhibition.
Traducción:curar / organizar
Example:The festival aims to curate a diverse range of voices from the global South.
Collocation:carefully curated
commission //
/kəˈmɪʃ.ən/vDefinition:To formally request the creation of a piece of work.
Traducción:encargar
Example:The theatre company decided to commission a new play specifically for young adults.
Collocation:commission a work
logistics //
/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/nDefinition:The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people or parts.
Traducción:logística
Example:The logistics of moving the entire set between international venues are immense.
Collocation:complex logistics
budgetary //
/ˈbʌdʒ.ɪ.tri/adjDefinition:Relating to a budget.
Traducción:presupuestario
Example:Due to budgetary constraints, the production had to rely on minimal lighting.
Collocation:budgetary constraints
feasibility //
/ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/nDefinition:The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done.
Traducción:viabilidad
Example:The production team is currently assessing the feasibility of an outdoor performance.
Collocation:technical feasibility
collaborative //
/kəˈlæb.ə.rə.tɪv/adjDefinition:Produced or conducted by two or more parties working together.
Traducción:colaborativo
Example:The show was a highly collaborative effort between the actors and the tech crew.
Collocation:collaborative effort
venue //
/ˈven.juː/nDefinition:The place where something happens, especially an organised event.
Traducción:sede / lugar de evento
Example:We are still searching for a suitable venue that can accommodate the large crowd.
Collocation:premier venue
repertoire //
/ˈrep.ə.twɑːr/nDefinition:A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows.
Traducción:repertorio
Example:The company is expanding its repertoire to include more contemporary works.
Collocation:extensive repertoire
itinerary //
/aɪˈtɪn.ər.ər.i/nDefinition:A planned route or journey.
Traducción:itinerario
Example:The tour itinerary includes stops in five different European cities.
Collocation:detailed itinerary
projection //
/prəˈdʒek.ʃən/nDefinition:The act of projecting something (like an image or sound) onto a surface.
Traducción:proyección
Example:The use of digital projection transformed the stage into a living landscape.
Collocation:digital projection
breakout //
/ˈbreɪk.aʊt/adjDefinition:Suddenly becoming successful or famous.
Traducción:revelación / de éxito repentino
Example:She became a breakout star after her performance in the indie play last month.
Collocation:breakout performance
immersive //
/ɪˈmɜː.sɪv/adjDefinition:Providing information or an experience that surrounds the person completely.
Traducción:inmersivo
Example:The immersive theatre experience allowed the audience to walk through the sets.
Collocation:immersive experience
hype //
/haɪp/nDefinition:Extravagant publicity or exaggerated promotion.
Traducción:bombo / publicidad exagerada
Example:Despite all the hype, the opening night was actually quite underwhelming.
Collocation:media hype
vibe //
/vaɪb/nDefinition:A person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place.
Traducción:vibras / ambiente
Example:The whole vibe of the experimental theatre was very avant-garde and edgy.
Collocation:catch a vibe
low-key //
/ˌləʊˈkiː/adjDefinition:Not elaborate, showy, or intensive; quiet and relaxed.
Traducción:discreto / sin pretensiones
Example:They decided to have a low-key opening night without any press coverage.
Collocation:low-key event
star-studded //
/ˌstɑː.ˈstʌd.ɪd/adjDefinition:Featuring many famous people.
Traducción:repleto de estrellas
Example:The gala was a star-studded affair attended by the industry's elite.
Collocation:star-studded cast
cliché //
/kliːˈʃeɪ/nDefinition:A phrase or idea that is overused and lacks original thought.
Traducción:cliché
Example:The plot was full of tired clichés that made the ending predictable.
Collocation:cliché trope
gut-wrenching //
/ˌɡʌtˈrentʃ.ɪŋ/adjDefinition:Causing great mental or emotional pain.
Traducción:desgarrador
Example:The play's ending was so gut-wrenching that there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
Collocation:gut-wrenching moment
edge //
/edʒ/nDefinition:A quality of being exciting, daring, or unconventional.
Traducción:toque de audacia / intensidad
Example:The director's work always has a certain edge that keeps the audience on edge.
Collocation:artistic edge
clout //
/klaʊt/nDefinition:Influence or power, especially in social media or industry circles.
Traducción:influencia / peso
Example:The director used her social media clout to promote the underground production.
Collocation:cultural clout