theatre

S2 W2

BrE /ˈθɪə.tə/ AmE /ˈθiː.tər/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING [singular] A2

a building where plays, films, or other performances are shown to an audience

teatro, sala de cine

  • the theatre

Collocations theatre performance · cinema theatre

  • We're going to the theatre tonight.

    Vamos al teatro esta noche.

2 ART [singular] B1

the art of writing, producing, and performing plays

teatro (arte)

  • the theatre

Collocations theatre critic · theatre company

  • She has a degree in theatre.

    Ella tiene un título en teatro.

3 PLACE [singular] B2

a place where something important happens or is discussed, often metaphorically

lugar importante, escenario

  • the theatre of sth

Collocations theatre of war · theatre of politics

  • The Middle East is the main theatre of conflict.

    El Oriente Medio es el principal escenario de conflicto.