Unit 6

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

action film

A genre of film that emphasizes thrilling and exciting physical feats and combat

Have you seen that new action film starring Tom Cruise?

animation

The technique of creating moving images through successive drawings or computer-generated graphics

My children love the animation Peppa Pig

audience

The group of people who watch or listen to a performance or presentation

There weren't many people in the audience

based on

Having its origin or inspiration from a particular source or idea

The film is based on a popular novel by Kathryn Stockett

cast

The group of actors chosen to portray characters in a film or play

The film has a very small cast of only five actors

comedy

A genre of film or play that aims to entertain and amuse through humor and wit

We saw a great comedy starring Ben Stiller last week

direct

To supervise and guide the production of a film or play

He's an actor but now he wants to direct a film

drama

A genre of film or play that portrays serious and emotional events and conflicts

I watched an excellent drama that was set in France

dub

To replace the original audio of a film with translated dialogue

They usually dub American movies into German

extra

A person who appears in a film or play without speaking lines, usually as a background character

I was an extra in the recent film about Robin Hood

film on location

To shoot a film in real-world settings rather than in a studio

We want to film on location in India

historical film

A film set in the past, often based on real historical events or figures

It was a historical film about the American Civil War

horror film

A genre of film that aims to evoke fear and suspense in the audience

She was in a horror film about vampires

musical

A genre of film or play that incorporates song and dance as part of the storytelling

We saw the musical Mamma Mia in London

play the part of

To portray or act as a specific character in a film or play

I want to play the part of Juliet in the new film of Romeo and Juliet

plot

The sequence of events and actions that make up the storyline of a film or play

The plot of the film was very complicated

review

A critical evaluation or analysis of a film or play

The film got a really bad review in the papers

rom-com

Abbreviation for romantic comedy, a film genre that combines romance and humor

I don't like action films. I prefer watching rom-coms

scene

A specific part of a film or play, typically set in a particular location and time

I love the scene where they meet. They act so well

science fiction film

A genre of film that explores imaginative and futuristic concepts, often related to science and technology

He loves that science fiction film about aliens coming to earth

script

The written text of a film or play, including dialogue, directions, and scene descriptions

The script was written by an experienced writer

sequel

A film that continues the story of a previously released film, often featuring the same characters

Will there be a sequel to this film?

set

The physical location or environment where a film or play is shot or performed

They set the film in the Italian Alps

shoot on location

To film scenes in real-world settings instead of using a studio

They're going to shoot on location in Mexico

soundtrack

The music and sound effects used in a film or play

I love the soundtrack to this film. The songs are amazing

special effects

Visual or audio effects used to enhance a film's presentation, often created digitally

They spent millions on the special effects in this dinosaur film

star

A leading actor or actress who has a prominent role in a film or play

Keira Knightley is the star of the film

subtitles

Text displayed on the screen to translate dialogue spoken in a foreign language

It's a French film so it has English subtitles

thriller

A genre of film or play that focuses on suspense, tension, and excitement

He starred in a thriller about a political scandal in America

trailer

A short promotional video that provides a preview of a film or play

Have you seen the trailer? I think the film will be good

war film

A genre of film that depicts wartime events and military actions

We saw a war film set during the Vietnam war

western

A genre of film or fiction set in the American Old West, typically featuring cowboys and outlaws

That actor was in a western recently and he was one of the good guys

arms

The upper limbs of the human body, extending from the shoulders to the hands

He has really strong arms

back

The posterior part of the human body, from the shoulders to the waist

I hurt my back in a horseriding accident

bite

To use the teeth to cut or grip something

Did that dog just bite you?

chin

The lower part of the human face below the mouth

The ball hit him on the chin

clap

To strike the palms of the hands together to create a sound

Clap your hands!

ears

The organs on the sides of the head used for hearing

My dog has really big ears

eyes

The organs of sight located on the face

She has beautiful blue eyes

face

The front part of the head containing the eyes, nose, mouth, etc

She has such a pretty face

feet

The lower extremities of the human body, used for standing and walking

What size are your feet?

fingers

The digits on the hands used for grasping and manipulating objects

You have lovely long fingers

foot

The lower part of the leg, below the ankle

I broke my foot playing football

hair

The strands that grow from the scalp of humans and animals

I have long brown hair

hands

The terminal part of the human arm beyond the wrist, used for grasping and manipulation

Are your hands clean?

head

The uppermost part of the human body, containing the brain and sensory organs

I had a big head when I was a baby

kick

To strike with the foot

Kick the ball as far as you can

knees

The joints in the middle of the legs that allow bending

I get a lot of pain in my knees when I walk

legs

The lower limbs of the human body, extending from the hips to the feet

That girl has really long legs

lips

The fleshy parts that surround the mouth

He has really thin lips

mouth

The opening in the face used for speaking, eating, and breathing

Keep your mouth closed when you're eating

neck

The part of the body between the head and shoulders

My neck hurts when I work on the computer for too long

nod

To move the head up and down to signal agreement or understanding

Nod your head if you want to say yes

nose

The protuberance on the face used for breathing and smelling

I have a large nose just like my mother

point

To direct attention or indicate a particular direction with a finger

Can you point at the person who stole your money?

shoulders

The joints connecting the arms to the body

My shoulders hurt from carrying that heavy bag

smell

To perceive odors through the nose

I can smell garlic

smile

To form a facial expression showing happiness or amusement

She'll smile at you if you smile at her

stare

To look at someone or something fixedly with wide-open eyes

Don't stare at people – it's rude

stomach

The part of the body that contains the digestive organs

My stomach hurts because I ate too much

taste

To perceive flavors through the mouth

Taste this cake – it's delicious

teeth

The hard, white structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing

I brush my teeth twice a day

throw

To propel an object through the air using force

Throw the ball back to Jason

thumb

The short, thick first digit of the human hand

I hurt my thumb when I was playing tennis

toes

The digits on the feet

Can you fit your toes into those pointy shoes?

tongue

The movable muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking

How far can you stick your tongue out?

tooth

The small, hard structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing

I broke a tooth on a hard bread roll

touch

To come into contact with something using the skin

If you touch the screen it will open the website

whistle

To produce a high-pitched sound by blowing through the lips

I like to whistle a tune while I do the gardening

charisma

Compelling charm or magnetism that attracts others

She has a lot of charisma. Everyone listens to her

epic

A film or literary work of grand scale and epic proportions

Ben Hur was an epic of the 1950s

on set

Refers to activities or events that occur during the production of a film or play

Extras have to be on set early each morning