English–Spanish

“overdramatic” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/teaˈtɾal/

Example

No seas teatral, por favor.

Don't be overdramatic, please.

Illustration for teatral (overdramatic)

How to say “overdramatic” in Spanish

“Overdramatic” in Spanish is teatral.

A dramatic pose under a spotlight.

Full entry for teatral: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with teatral

En la reunión su tono fue teatral.

At the meeting his tone was overdramatic.

Tips for using teatral

  • Although similar to English theatrical, teatral is commonly used in Spanish as a negative comment about insincerity or showiness rather than a neutral description of performance.

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