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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessubtrama
Pronunciation / Transliteration: suβˈtɾɐ.mɐ
"A subtrama do livro explora a vida dos personagens secundários."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A secondary sequence of actions or events in a dramatic work or narrative, distinct from and subordinate to the main plot.
"The romantic subplot between the two supporting characters added emotional depth to the film." - 2
A secondary scheme or plan of action.
"The political thriller featured a complex subplot involving corporate espionage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the prefix 'sub-' (meaning below, under, or secondary) and the noun 'plot' (a storyline or plan). First appearing in the late 16th century during the Elizabethan theatrical boom, it was coined to describe secondary plots in dramatic works that run parallel to the main action.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Subplot" is said worldwide
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intrigue secondaire
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tʁiɡ sə.kɔ̃.dɛʁ
"L'intrigue secondaire du film a captivé le public."
Handlungsstrang
Transliteration: ˈhandlʊŋsˌʃtraŋ
"Der Nebenstrang der Geschichte macht den Roman noch interessanter."
sottotrama
Transliteration: sottoˈtrama
"La sottotrama romantica ha arricchito la narrazione principale."
subtrama
Transliteration: suβˈtrama
"La subtrama de la novela añade más suspense a la historia."
subtrama
Transliteration: suβˈtɾɐ.mɐ
"A subtrama do livro explora a vida dos personagens secundários."
सहायक कथा
Transliteration: sahayak katha
"नाटक की सहायक कथा ने मुख्य कहानी को और रोचक बना दिया।"
次要情节
Transliteration: cìyào qíngjié
"这部小说的次要情节非常引人入胜。"
부수적 줄거리
Transliteration: busujeok julgeori
"영화 속의 로맨스 부수적 줄거리가 매우 흥미로웠다."
サブプロット
Transliteration: sabupurotto
"この映画にはいくつかの面白いサブプロットがあります。"
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