B2 verb Neutro

drama

/ˈdrɑː.mə/

A genre of literature or performance intended for the stage, involving conflict and emotion through dialogue and action. It also refers to real-life situations characterized by excitement, intense emotion, or unexpected conflict.

Exemplos

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1

The high school's drama club is preparing for their annual spring production.

The school's theater group is practicing for their yearly stage performance.

2

The scholar's analysis focused on the evolution of Greek drama in the fifth century BCE.

The academic's research examined how Greek theatrical plays developed during that era.

3

I'm really not in the mood for any office drama today, so let's just focus on the project.

I want to avoid interpersonal conflict at work today and concentrate on our tasks.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
drama
Verb
dramatize
Advérbio
dramatically
Adjetivo
dramatic
Relacionado
dramatist
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Dica de memorização

Think of the two masks (smiling and crying) often seen in theaters; they represent the two sides of 'drama'.

Quiz rápido

The historical ___ depicted the life of Queen Elizabeth I in great detail.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

1

The high school's drama club is preparing for their annual spring production.

everyday

The school's theater group is practicing for their yearly stage performance.

2

The scholar's analysis focused on the evolution of Greek drama in the fifth century BCE.

academic

The academic's research examined how Greek theatrical plays developed during that era.

3

I'm really not in the mood for any office drama today, so let's just focus on the project.

business

I want to avoid interpersonal conflict at work today and concentrate on our tasks.

4

The sudden disappearance of the witness added a layer of drama to the legal proceedings.

formal

The missing witness made the court case much more exciting and unpredictable.

5

Stop making such a big drama out of nothing; it was just a small mistake.

informal

Don't overreact to this tiny error; it's not a serious problem.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
drama
Verb
dramatize
Advérbio
dramatically
Adjetivo
dramatic
Relacionado
dramatist

Colocações comuns

family drama conflicts or emotional events within a family
sense of drama a flair for theatrical or exciting behavior
stage a drama to perform a play or create a scene
high drama a situation with intense excitement or tension
workplace drama social conflict among colleagues

Frases Comuns

drama queen

a person who habitually overreacts to minor situations

no drama

a request or statement that there should be no trouble or conflict

a touch of drama

a small amount of excitement or theatrical flair

Frequentemente confundido com

drama vs dramatic

Drama is the noun referring to the genre or conflict, while dramatic is the adjective used to describe something exciting or sudden.

drama vs dramatization

Drama is the abstract concept or genre; a dramatization is a specific adaptation of a story into a dramatic form.

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Notas de uso

In academic contexts, 'drama' refers specifically to the study of plays. In modern social contexts, it is frequently used to describe unnecessary interpersonal conflict or gossip, often with a negative tone.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'drama' as an adjective (e.g., 'a drama movie') instead of using 'dramatic' or the correct compound noun 'drama film'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the two masks (smiling and crying) often seen in theaters; they represent the two sides of 'drama'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek word 'drāma', meaning 'action' or 'deed', which comes from 'drân' (to do or act).

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable when referring to the art form or general conflict. Countable when referring to a specific play or a specific series of events. Often functions as a noun adjunct (e.g., drama student, drama series).
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Contexto cultural

In contemporary internet slang, 'drama' refers to public feuds between influencers or friends, often associated with 'tea' (gossip).

Quiz rápido

The historical ___ depicted the life of Queen Elizabeth I in great detail.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Palavras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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