commentary

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒməntəri/ AmE /ˈkɑːmənˌteri/

noun en → es

1 EXPLANATION [singular] B1

a spoken or written explanation of something, especially a book, film, or event

comentario, explicación

  • a commentary on something

Collocations commentary on the Bible · film commentary

  • The book includes a detailed commentary on each chapter.

    El libro incluye un detallado comentario sobre cada capítulo.

2 SPORTS [singular] B2

the spoken words of an expert commentator describing the action in a sports event, especially on television or radio

comentariado, narración

  • sports commentary

Collocations football commentary · tennis commentary

  • The sports commentary was very informative.

    El comentariado deportivo fue muy informativo.

3 AUDIO [singular] C1

a recording of spoken words that are played at the same time as a film, video, or audio programme to give information about it

comentariado, guía de sonido

  • audio commentary

Collocations DVD commentary · film commentary

  • The DVD includes an audio commentary by the director.

    El DVD incluye un comentariado de sonido por parte del director.