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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesactuar para la galería
Pronunciation / Transliteration: actuar para la galería
"Su discurso fue un acto para la galería, destinado a impresionar a la audiencia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An act of performing or behaving in a way that is intended to appeal to the audience rather than to express genuine feelings or ideas.
"The politician's speech was a clear play-to-the-gallery, designed to win over the crowd rather than address the real issues." - 2
A performance or action that is exaggerated or superficial, aimed at gaining applause or approval from an audience.
"Her dramatic gestures during the presentation were nothing more than a play-to-the-gallery, lacking substance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'play to the gallery' originated in the late 19th century, primarily in theatrical contexts, referring to performers who cater to the audience's expectations, particularly those in the cheaper seats. The phrase reflects a shift from artistic integrity to commercial appeal, emphasizing the influence of public opinion on artistic expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Play-to-the-gallery" is said worldwide
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jouer pour la galerie
Transliteration: zhouer pour la galerie
"Son discours était un jeu pour la galerie, visant à séduire le public."
für die Galerie spielen
Transliteration: für die Galerie spielen
"Seine Rede war ein Spiel für die Galerie, um die Zuhörer zu beeindrucken."
giocare per la galleria
Transliteration: giocare per la galleria
"Il suo discorso era un gioco per la galleria, progettato per conquistare il pubblico."
actuar para la galería
Transliteration: actuar para la galería
"Su discurso fue un acto para la galería, destinado a impresionar a la audiencia."
fazer teatro para a galeria
Transliteration: fazer teatro para a galeria
"O discurso dele foi um teatro para a galeria, visando impressionar o público."
दर्शकों के लिए प्रदर्शन करना
Transliteration: darshakon ke liye pradarshan karna
"उसका भाषण दर्शकों के लिए प्रदर्शन करना था।"
迎合观众
Transliteration: yínghé guānzhòng
"他的演讲只是迎合观众的表现。"
관객을 위한 연기
Transliteration: gwan-gyeog-eul wihan yeongi
"그의 연설은 관객을 위한 연기였다."
観客向けの演技
Transliteration: kankyaku muke no engi
"彼のスピーチは観客向けの演技だった。"
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