teatro

Portuguese

/t͡ʃi.ˈa.tɾu/, /te.ˈa.tɾo/, /ˈtja.tɾu/

noun
Definitions
  • theater place or building
  • (uncountable) theater drama or performance as a profession or artform
  • a theatrical performance
  • theater a region where a particular action takes place
  • (figurative) drama rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events

Etymology

Derived from Latin theātrum (stage, theatre) derived from Ancient Greek θέατρον (a place for viewing).

Origin

Ancient Greek

θέατρον

Gloss

a place for viewing

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