la trama
plot
Es la serie de hechos o situaciones que forman el desarrollo de una historia en un libro, película o cualquier relato.
Definition & meaning
Trama refers to several concepts depending on the context:
- Plot or storyline: In literature, film, or theater, it is the sequence of events that make up a narrative. It is the structure that gives coherence to a story.
- Weave or texture: In textiles, it refers to the crosswise threads (the weft) that are interlaced with the warp to create a fabric. Metaphorically, it refers to the disposition or structure of something.
- Conspiracy or plot: It can describe a secret, often illicit, plan or scheme orchestrated by a group of people to achieve a specific goal.
- Pattern/Screen: In graphic arts or printing, it refers to a set of points or lines arranged in a specific pattern to represent images or colors.
Grammar & Word origin
Trama is a feminine noun.
It originates from the Latin word trama, which specifically referred to the "woof" or "weft" of a fabric. Over time, the figurative sense evolved to encompass the "weaving" of a story or a conspiracy.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- For plot (narrative): argumento , guion , intriga .
- For conspiracy: conspiración , complot , maquinación .
- For texture/weave: tejido , urdimbre .
Antonyms:
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Examples
La trama de la película fue interesante y llena de giros.noun
The plot of the movie was interesting and full of twists.
¿Podrías explicarme las tramas de esa novela?noun
Could you explain the plots of that novel to me?
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