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peripeteia

/ˌper.ɪ.pɪˈtaɪ.ə/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa un cambio repentino e inesperado en la fortuna o en las circunstancias, especialmente en una obra literaria o dramática.

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noun

/ˌper.ɪ.pɪˈtaɪ.ə/C2formal
  • esSustantivo que designa un cambio repentino e inesperado en la fortuna o en las circunstancias, especialmente en una obra literaria o dramática.

A noun referring to a sudden and unexpected reversal of fortune or circumstances, especially in a literary work.

  1. Sudden reversal of fortuneC2formal

    A sudden and unexpected change of fortune or reversal of circumstances, especially in a literary work.

    esPeripecia

    • The play's climax features a dramatic peripeteia when the hero discovers his true identity.
    • In the novel, the protagonist experiences a peripeteia that changes his entire outlook on life.
    • The film's plot twist is a classic peripeteia, turning the story in an unexpected direction.

    Sinónimosreversalturnaboutturnaroundtwistvicissitudevolte-face

    Antónimosconstancystabilitystasis

Formas
  • peripeteias plural form
  • peripeteias' possessive plural form
  • peripeteia's possessive singular form