dramático
/dɾaˈmatiko/
The Spanish word for dramatic is dramático.
dramático is used to describe something that is striking in appearance or effect.
Meaning: striking in appearance or effect (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form dramática for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form dramáticos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form dramáticas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/dɾaˈmatiko/
Did you know?
- While dramático describes striking effects, you might use the word teatral to describe someone who is being overly dramatic or 'acting' in a way that feels artificial.
- While dramático refers to the effect, the person who creates the drama is a dramaturgo, a specific term for a playwright.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, describing a person's reaction as dramático can sometimes be a way to playfully call them a 'drama queen'.
Examples in context
- La tortura tuvo dramáticos efectos sobre su personalidad.The torture had dramatic consequences on his personality.This sentence shows how to describe the effects of an event using dramático.Tatoeba #1155628 by marcelostockle, translation #1155629 by marcelostockle
- En música o hablando, se suele utilizar una pausa para dar efecto dramático.In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.This sentence illustrates the use of dramático when discussing effect in music or speech.Tatoeba #1439382 by peibolvig, translation #25439 by timmartin
- La medicina ha hecho progresos dramáticos.Medical science has made a dramatic advance.This sentence demonstrates how to describe progress or advances using dramático.Tatoeba #1327324 by jesuve, translation #28117 by AlanF_US
- Él es un actor dramático muy talentoso.He is a very talented dramatic actor.
- ¡No seas tan exagerado! Solo fue una broma.Don't be so dramatic! It was just a joke.
- La película fue muy dramática y me hizo llorar.The movie was very dramatic and it made me cry.
- ¡No puedo creer lo dramático que eres!I can't believe how dramatic you are!
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at a modern art gallery.
- MateoEse cuadro es muy dramático.That painting is very dramatic.
- LucíaSí, los colores son impactantes.Yes, the colors are striking.
- MateoEl cambio de luz es dramático.The change in light is dramatic.
- LucíaMe encanta este estilo.I love this style.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dramático, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
