stage

S2 W1

BrE /steɪdʒ/ AmE /steɪdʒ/

noun / verb en → es

1 PERFORMANCE [singular] A2

a raised platform where actors, musicians, etc. perform in front of an audience

escenario, tarima

Collocations on stage · get on/off the stage

  • The band got on stage and started playing.

    La banda subió al escenario y comenzó a tocar.

2 PROGRESS [singular] B1

a particular point in the development or progress of something

etapa, fase

Collocations at this stage · reach a new stage

  • At this stage of the project, we need more funding.

    En esta etapa del proyecto, necesitamos más financiamiento.

3 BUILDING [singular] B1

a building or part of a building used for performances, exhibitions, etc.

teatro, edificio de espectáculos

Collocations the stage is set up · go to the stage

  • The stage was set up for a concert.

    El escenario estaba preparado para un concierto.

4 ACT [singular] B2

one of the main parts of a play, film, opera, etc.

acto, escena

Collocations the first/second/third stage · a stage in the story

  • The second act of the play was very dramatic.

    El segundo acto de la obra fue muy dramático.

5 SET [transitive] B2

to arrange or prepare something for a performance, show, etc.

preparar, montar

  • stage an event
  • They staged a protest outside the parliament.

    Organizaron una protesta fuera del parlamento.

6 ACT [intransitive] C1

(in theatre) to perform in plays, etc. as a job or profession

actuar en el teatro

Collocations stage for many years

  • She has been staging for over twenty years.

    Ha estado actuando en el teatro durante más de veinte años.

7 ACT [transitive] C1

(in theatre) to perform a particular role or part in a play, etc.

interpretar un papel en el teatro

Collocations stage the lead role

  • He stages the lead role in this year's production.

    Él interpreta el papel principal en la producción de este año.

8 ACT [transitive] C1

(in theatre) to perform a particular scene or act in a play, etc.

representar una escena en el teatro

Collocations stage the opening scene

  • She stages the opening scene with great skill.

    Ella representa la escena inicial con gran habilidad.