пье́са — meaning in English

English meaning

• drama noun A play written for the stage, television, radio, or film, acted out by performers taking on characters.
• piece noun A part of something larger, especially one that can be separated from the rest.
• play verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.

Senses

пье́са is used for these senses in English:

• drama (countable) A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
• drama (uncountable) Theatrical plays in general.
• piece An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.
• play (countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
• play (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.

drama — full definition

1. noun A play written for the stage, television, radio, or film, acted out by performers taking on characters.
2. noun An intense, emotionally charged real-life situation or conflict.
3. noun Exaggerated, attention-seeking behaviour, gossip, or unnecessary conflict.

piece — full definition

1. noun A part of something larger, especially one that can be separated from the rest.
2. noun A single artistic work, such as a song, article, or painting.
3. noun One of the figures used to play a board game such as chess.
4. verb To put something together bit by bit, usually with "together".

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