amphitheatre

• Sustantivo que designa un edificio grande, ovalado o circular, con gradas elevadas de asientos alrededor de un espacio central abierto, utilizado para espectáculos, competiciones o representaciones. También puede referirse a la zona de asientos en un teatro o recinto similar.

A noun referring to a large, oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats around an open space, used for performances, contests, or spectacles.

1. Ancient arenaB1formal

   A large, oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats around an open space, used in ancient times for public spectacles, contests, and performances.

   Anfiteatro romano

   • The Roman amphitheatre could hold over 50,000 spectators.
   • Gladiators fought in the center of the amphitheatre.
   • We visited the ancient amphitheatre in Verona.

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2. Modern venueB1formal

   A modern, often circular or semi-circular building or room with rising rows of seats, designed for lectures, concerts, or medical demonstrations.

   Anfiteatro moderno

   • The lecture was held in a large amphitheatre at the university.
   • Medical students observed the surgery from the amphitheatre.
   • The concert took place in a natural amphitheatre formed by the hills.

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