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macguffin

/məˈɡʌf.ɪn/

Traducción: Elemento narrativo que impulsa o desarrolla la trama de una película o historia, a menudo siendo el objeto de búsqueda de los personajes, aunque su naturaleza concreta es menos importante que su función.

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noun

C1formalcommonart/məˈɡʌf.ɪn/

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A plot device in film or storytelling that serves to initiate or drive the narrative, often by being the object of pursuit, while its specific nature is less important than its function.

  • 🇪🇸Elemento narrativo que impulsa o desarrolla la trama de una película o historia, a menudo siendo el objeto de búsqueda de los personajes, aunque su naturaleza concreta es menos importante que su función.
  1. Plot device in storytelling C1 formal

    An object, goal, or element in a story that serves as a primary motivator for the characters and drives the plot forward, though its specific nature is often unimportant.

    • The briefcase in 'Pulp Fiction' is a classic MacGuffin.
    • In many spy thrillers, the stolen documents are just a MacGuffin.
    • The director used the mysterious artifact as a MacGuffin to propel the adventure.

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