Spanish Conversation · Level 9
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Spanish word
drama
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdɾama/
Meaning
- masculine noundrama
Example
Estoy viendo un drama en la televisión.
I'm watching a drama on television.
More examples
Un drama familiar puede explorar conflictos cotidianos.
A family drama may explore everyday conflicts.
Core concept
Acted story focused on emotional conflict and intensity.
Common phrases
drama familiar
family drama
drama social
social-issue drama
Similar words
película: Standalone film that delivers a self-contained narrative in one screening or release.
serie: Multi-episode show whose story develops across separate installments.
obra: Play that is acted live on stage for an audience.
Definition in Spanish
Narración o representación centrada en situaciones emotivas o conflictivas, aplicable tanto al teatro como a producciones en pantalla.
Word origin
From Greek δράμα 'action' via Latin and Old French into Spanish, originally meaning an acted deed that came to denote serious plays and screen works.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, drama commonly names a TV or film genre, while obra de teatro refers specifically to a stage play.