dress circle

• Primer balcón o piso de butacas en un teatro, originalmente destinado a espectadores que vestían de etiqueta o traje de noche.

The first balcony or tier of seats in a theater, originally reserved for patrons in formal evening attire.

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   A tier of seats in a theater, usually the first balcony, originally where patrons in formal evening dress would sit.

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   • We had excellent seats in the dress circle for the opera.
   • The dress circle offers a great view of the stage.
   • Tickets in the dress circle are more expensive than in the upper circle.