spectacle in Spanish
spectacle in Spanish is espectáculo, papelón — spectacle means a striking or unusual scene, show or performance.
spectacle in Spanish
espectáculo
An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
espectáculo
An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
papelón
An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
What does "spectacle" mean?
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noun A striking or unusual scene, show or performance.
"The lantern parade through the old town was a wonderful spectacle for the children."
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noun The sense of drama and excitement that a show, product or display creates.
"The director wanted pure spectacle, with enormous sets and hundreds of costumed dancers."
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noun An awkward or undignified scene that people notice.
"Please stop shouting in the shop, because you are making a spectacle of yourself."
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noun The transparent scale that covers a snake's eye.
"Before a snake sheds its skin, the spectacle over each eye turns cloudy."
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spectacle in a sentence
- The lantern parade through the old town was a wonderful spectacle for the children.
- A huge flock of starlings twisting across the sky made a breathtaking spectacle.
- The director wanted pure spectacle, with enormous sets and hundreds of costumed dancers.
- Some people love the spectacle of a big concert more than the music itself.
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What is "spectacle" in Spanish?
"spectacle" in Spanish is espectáculo, papelón. spectacle means: A striking or unusual scene, show or performance.
How do you use "spectacle" in a sentence?
Example: "The lantern parade through the old town was a wonderful spectacle for the children." In Spanish, "spectacle" is espectáculo, papelón.
Are there other ways to say "spectacle" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "spectacle": espectáculo, papelón.
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