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Two classic theater masks, one smiling and one crying, representing drama and theater.

dramático

dra-MAH-tee-koh

adjectivemB1
dramatic?related to theater or intense emotion
Also:drastic?describing a sudden or major change,theatrical?referring to the performing arts

📝 In Action

No seas tan dramático, solo es un pequeño corte.

A2

Don't be so dramatic, it's just a small cut.

Hubo un incremento dramático en las ventas este mes.

B1

There was a dramatic increase in sales this month.

Ella estudia arte dramático en la universidad.

B2

She is studying dramatic arts at the university.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • teatral (theatrical)
  • drástico (drastic)
  • conmovedor (moving/touching)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • cambio dramático – dramatic change
  • arte dramático – dramatic arts/acting
  • final dramático – dramatic ending

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer un drama – to overreact or make a big deal out of something

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the word to the person

Since this is an adjective (a describing word), it must match the gender of the person or thing it describes. Use 'dramático' for masculine things/men and 'dramática' for feminine things/women.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using it only for theater

Mistake: "Thinking it only refers to plays or acting."

Correction: In Spanish, just like in English, it is also used to describe big, sudden changes or someone who is being very emotional.

⭐ Usage Tips

Describing people

If you call someone 'un dramático' (as a noun), you are calling them a 'drama queen/king.' It's a common way to tease a friend who is overreacting.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dramático

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Word Family

drama(drama/play) - noun
dramatizar(to dramatize) - verb
dramáticamente(dramatically) - adverb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'dramático' always mean something bad?

Not necessarily! While it can mean an overreaction, it can also describe a very exciting and positive 'dramatic' change in a story or in statistics.

What is the difference between 'dramático' and 'drástico'?

They are very similar. 'Dramático' often implies something that catches your attention or is emotional, while 'drástico' usually refers to something very severe or extreme.