opera
/ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a type of play where the actors sing all the words instead of speaking them.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Have you ever been to the opera? It's really dramatic.”
“I fell asleep during the opera—it was three hours long!”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A theatrical work, combining drama, music, song and sometimes dance.
Related Words
Synonyms:
musical dramaopera house
Word Family:
operaticopera singeroperatically