drama
drama
The Spanish word 'drama' translates directly to 'drama' in English. Interestingly, it carries over the same broad connotations that English does and can be used to refer to a genre of film, theater, or literature that depends on serious, often tragic events and themes. It can also denote any situation or series of events that has overly intensified emotions, conflicts, or high stakes, much like the English usage of 'he's causing a lot of drama.'
Example sentences using: drama
El drama de su vida es su divorcio.
The drama of his life is his divorce.
In this context, 'drama' refers to a distressing or emotionally impactful event or circumstance, similar to the English usage of the word 'drama'. Here, 'su divorcio' (his divorce) is described as the 'drama' of his life, indicating that it's a source of emotional upheaval or distress.
Mi abuela ama las novelas de drama.
My grandmother loves drama novels.
In this case, 'drama' is used to label a genre of literature. This context is identical to the English term 'drama' when talking about literature, movies, theatrical works, etc. The phrase 'novelas de drama' translates to 'drama novels', which are works of fiction designed to invoke emotional responses from the reader.
¿Has visto la última película de drama en el cine?
Have you seen the latest drama film in the cinema?
Here, 'drama' is used to describe a genre of film. Just like in English, the Spanish term 'película de drama' (drama film) refers to movies that center around intense, emotional narratives and character development. Inquiring whether someone has seen 'la última película de drama' (the latest drama film) is a way of making casual conversation about recent movie releases.