drama
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In Brazilian Portuguese "drama" is drama, a masculine noun. A TV soap opera is a novela, and fazer drama means to make a fuss.
Meaning: drama (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| drama | standard |
| Novela | TV soap |
| Fazer drama | expression |
You can say filme de drama for a drama film. The expression Não faz drama! tells someone not to exaggerate.
When do people say it?
The Brazilian novela is a major part of TV culture and has dramatic storylines that run for months.
Did you know?
- Brazilian novelas are exported to dozens of countries.
Examples in context
- Vimos um drama no cinema.We watched a drama at the cinema.
- Não faz drama, é só um arranhão.Do not make a fuss, it is just a scratch.
- Minha mãe adora novela.My mother loves soap operas.
Example conversation
Teresa and her friend chat after a movie in Recife. Luiza is the friend.
- TeresaGostou do filme?Did you like the movie?
- LuizaÉ um drama bem triste.It is a very sad drama.
- TeresaEu chorei no final.I cried at the end.
