dramático

dra-MAH-tee-koh/dɾaˈmatiko/

“dramático” means “dramatic” in Spanish (related to theater or intense emotion).

dramatic

Also: drastic, theatrical

AdjectivemB1

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

📝 In Action

No seas tan dramático, solo es un pequeño corte.

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

Hubo un incremento dramático en las ventas este mes.

There was a dramatic increase in sales this month.

Ella estudia arte dramático en la universidad.

She is studying dramatic arts at the university.

Word Connections

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

insignificante (insignificant)
tranquilo (calm)
común (common/ordinary)

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

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Quick Quiz: dramático

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👥 Word Family▼

drama(drama/play) — Noun

dramatizar(to dramatize) — Verb

dramáticamente(dramatically) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

automáticosimpáticoestático

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek word 'drama,' meaning 'action' or 'play.' It traveled through Latin as 'dramaticus' before becoming the Spanish word we use today.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: dramaticFrench: dramatiqueItalian: drammatico

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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.