cliffhanger

• Sustantivo que se refiere a una situación, competición o episodio de una historia cuyo desenlace es incierto o termina en un momento de tensión, dejando al público en espera de la resolución.

A noun referring to a situation, contest, or story episode where the outcome is uncertain or ends in suspense, leaving the audience eager for resolution.

1. Uncertain outcomeB2informal

   A contest or situation where the result remains unknown until the very last moment.

   Resultado incierto hasta el final

   • The election was a real cliffhanger, with the winner decided by only a few votes.
   • The final match of the tournament was a cliffhanger that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
   • The game turned into a cliffhanger when the underdog team tied the score in the final seconds.

   Sinónimosdead heatphoto finishsqueakertoss-up

   Antónimoscertaintyforegone conclusionsure thing

2. Suspenseful endingB2informal

   An episode of a story, film, or series that ends at a critical moment, leaving the audience eager to know what happens next.

   Final en suspenso

   • The season finale ended on a cliffhanger, with the hero trapped in a burning building.
   • The book's final chapter was a cliffhanger, making readers desperate for the sequel.
   • The TV show used a cliffhanger to ensure viewers would tune in for the next episode.

   Sinónimoshook