dramatic

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdræm.ə.tɪk/ AmE /ˈdræm.ə.tɪk/

adjective en → es

1 THEATRE [attributive, predicative] B1

relating to drama or the theatre

dramático, teatral

  • a dramatic performance

Collocations dramatic arts · dramatic literature

  • She gave a dramatic performance in the play.

    Ella dio una actuación dramática en la obra.

2 SIGNIFICANT [attributive, predicative] B1

very great or important; having a big effect

importante, significativo, drástico

  • a dramatic change/improvement

Collocations dramatic improvement · dramatic increase

  • There has been a dramatic improvement in her health.

    Ha habido una mejora dramática en su salud.

3 EXAGGERATED [attributive, predicative] B2

exaggerated or overdone; not natural or real

exagerado, teatral, forzado

  • a dramatic gesture

Collocations dramatic gesture · dramatic effect

  • He made a dramatic gesture to show his anger.

    Hizo un gesto exagerado para mostrar su ira.

4 STRIKING [attributive, predicative] B2

striking or noticeable; impressive in a way that is not always pleasant

impactante, llamativo, impresionante

  • a dramatic view

Collocations dramatic scenery · dramatic landscape

  • The view from the mountain was truly dramatic.

    La vista desde la montaña era realmente impresionante.