Literature
A collection of words, phrases, and sentences commonly used in literature.
novela
novel
The word 'novela' in Spanish translates to 'novel' in English. It refers to a long written narrative, typically in prose format, which is usually fiction. It's used to describe any book-length narrative piece of work, including both genre fiction and more literary works. The novel is a significant literary genre that displays humanity and its complex emotions and thoughts, making it a major piece of culture in both the Spanish and English languages.
Example sentences with novela →novela de amor
romance novel
The term 'novela de amor' in Spanish directly translates to 'romance novel' in English. This is a type of novel that places its primary emphasis on the relationship and affectionate love between two people, and must have an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. This genre often intersects with many other genres, including but not limited to suspense, historical fiction, and science fiction. 'Novela de amor' may present situations drawn from true life or completely fictional, but always explore themes of love and relationships.
Example sentences with novela de amor →novela de aventuras
adventure novel
The term 'novela de aventuras' is a Spanish phrase that translates to 'adventure novel' in English. This is a genre of novel that typically features a protagonist who embarks on a dangerous, exciting, and often long journey, facing various challenges along the way, which may involve physical danger, exploration of unique locations or meeting with interesting characters. These types of novels are characterized by their action-packed, suspenseful and thrilling narrative, often involving plot twists and unexpected turns of events.
Example sentences with novela de aventuras →novela de ciencia ficción
science fiction novel
The term 'novela de ciencia ficción' is Spanish for 'science fiction novel'. This phrase is used to describe a book or narrative genre that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the 'literature of ideas', and often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations.
Example sentences with novela de ciencia ficción →novela histórica
historical novel
The term 'novela histórica' translates to 'historical novel' in English. A historical novel is a genre of literature that has a narrative set in a specific time period in the past. These novels combine imaginary characters and sometimes events with real historical events, figures, and places. The aim of a historical novel is often to convey a realistic representation of a specific historical period.
Example sentences with novela histórica →novela negra
Black novel
The term 'novela negra' translates to 'black novel' in English. It's used to describe a genre of crime fiction which is typically distinguished by its realistic, gritty tone and its focus on the crime and detective work. These stories usually take place in urban settings and are not afraid to delve into the darker aspects of human nature. Internationally acclaimed examples include author Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe series.
Example sentences with novela negra →novela policiaca
detective novel
The term 'novela policiaca' refers to a genre of literature originating in the Spanish-speaking world. This genre, akin to the mystery genre in English literature, typically involves stories centered around investigation and crime-solving scenarios. Historically, 'novelas policiacas' revolve around a dominant detective figure who is instrumental in solving crimes that are intricately woven into the plot. Much like detective novels in English, these Spanish novels often explore themes of criminality, justice, and the human psyche.
Example sentences with novela policiaca →novelista
novelist
The Spanish word 'novelista' translates to 'novelist' in English. This refers to a person who writes novels, which are extended works of fiction. Novelists often spend a long time developing characters, plot, and setting to create engaging and immersive stories that transport the reader to a different place or time. The profession demands creativity, imagination, understanding of human nature and sometimes, research skills.
Example sentences with novelista →obra literario
literary work
The Spanish term 'obra literario' is translated as 'literary work' in English. It is a term used to categorize works of literature according to their unique form, substance, and style. This includes various types of texts such as novels, poems, plays, and essays. In general, a 'literary work' is understood to be a manifestation of creative or intellectual expression that is recognized for its artistic, cultural, or intellectual value.
Example sentences with obra literario →poema
poem
The Spanish word 'poema' translates to 'poem' in English. A poem is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning. Poems can be structured or free-form and can cover a wide range of themes. Poetry is a key part of literature and it is used to express emotions, describe scenes, tell stories, or evoke a certain mood or atmosphere.
Example sentences with poema →poesía
poetry
The Spanish word 'poesía' translates to 'poetry' in English. It refers to a type of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language, such as phonoaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre, to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning. Poetry could be written in numerous ways like sonnets, short stories, epics, and is often used to express deep emotions, tell stories, or describe nature and environment.
Example sentences with poesía →poeta
poet
The Spanish word 'poeta' translates to 'poet' in English. A 'poet' is a person who writes poems, which are works of literature that express feelings, ideas or a particular style of writing with the use of language in a rhythmical and emotional way. The term 'poeta' in Spanish is used in a similar context representing an individual who is adept at producing creative writings that may captivate, inspire, or provoke thought in readers.
Example sentences with poeta →premio literario
Literary award
The term 'premio literario' in Spanish translates to 'literary award' in English. A 'premio literario' is a mark of recognition attributed by a specific group or organization, discerning significant accomplishment in the literary realm. This might involve crafting quality literature in the form of novels, short stories, poetry, or non-fiction. The award may be specific to a genre, language, country or could be international. It serves as an important benchmark and recognition of the author's creative or intellectual prowess.
Example sentences with premio literario →protagonista
protagonist
The Spanish word 'protagonista' translates to 'protagonist' in English. A protagonist is the main character or lead figure in a novel, play, film, or similar work of narrative art. This character drives the story by their actions and decisions, and often undergoes significant personal growth over the course of the story. This word can also be used in a broader sense to refer to a lead or central figure in real-life scenarios, such as a political event or a social movement.
Example sentences with protagonista →publicar un libro
publish a book
The Spanish phrase 'publicar un libro' translates to 'publish a book' in English. It can be used in various contexts, such as in discussing the process of making a book available to the public for purchase. This phrase is often used in the publishing industry, and can be employed when talking about an author's goal to commercially distribute their written work.
Example sentences with publicar un libro →recitar
recite
The Spanish word 'recitar' translates to 'recite' in English, where 'recite' means to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to list or describe something. It is often used in contexts like reciting a poem, prayer, pledge, etc. This verb is common in both languages, and has a similar meaning in the realm of performing arts, classrooms, and formal ceremonies.
Example sentences with recitar →relatar
relate
The Spanish word 'relatar' translates to 'relate' in English. This verb is commonly used to depict the action of telling a story or recounting an event. It holds similar context as to convey or detail in English, especially in narrative formats such as in books, conversations or reports.
Example sentences with relatar →resumir un texto
summarize a text
The Spanish phrase 'resumir un texto' translates to 'summarize a text' in English. It refers to the action of condensing the main ideas or concepts of a text into a shorter form, maintaining the essence of the original content. As a verb, 'resumir' relates to the reduction of information, while 'un texto' is simply 'a text' or work of literature, a newspaper article, a manual, among others, that can be summarized.
Example sentences with resumir un texto →revista literario
literary magazine
The Spanish phrase 'revista literario' translates to 'literary magazine' in English. This refers to a type of periodical featuring literature, which could include a variety of writings such as poems, short stories, essays, and literary criticism, among other types of literary work. These magazines are often published on a regular schedule, such as monthly or quarterly, and are a platform where both established and emerging writers can showcase their work.
Example sentences with revista literario →rimar
rhyme
The Spanish word 'rimar' translates to 'rhyme' in English. This is a verb that refers to the action of creating or using rhymes, which are words that end with the same sounds. This is commonly used in poetry and songs to give a pleasant rhythm and structure. Similarly in Spanish, 'rimar' is used in writing and reciting poetry and song lyrics.
Example sentences with rimar →taller de escritura
writing workshop
The Spanish term 'taller de escritura' translates to 'writing workshop' in English. A 'writing workshop' is a meeting where writers gather, usually under the guidance of a facilitator, to learn more about writing. This can be either through educational activities, shared writing exercises, or critique of one's work. The primary goal of these workshops is to improve the participants' writing skills.
Example sentences with taller de escritura →texto literario
literary text
The Spanish term 'texto literario' translates to 'literary text' in English. A literary text is a piece of written material, such as a book or poem, that has the purpose of telling a story or entertaining. It involves creative writing rather than fact. Examples can include novels, poems, short stories, dramas, and classical literature. Such a text will often have a narrative or connected series of events that could involve characters and dialogues.
Example sentences with texto literario →traductor
translator
The Spanish word 'traductor' translates to 'translator' in English. A 'traductor' is a person who converts text or speech from one language into another. Translators play a vital role in bridging gaps between different languages and cultures, facilitating communication and understanding. They work in different areas such as business, literature, media and healthcare.
Example sentences with traductor →verso
verse
Verso stands for 'Verse'. It refers to a group of lines that form a unit in a song or poem.
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