spectacle

• Sustantivo que designa una representación o evento visualmente impresionante, a menudo grandioso o llamativo, digno de ser observado; también puede referirse a un espectáculo público o a algo que causa asombro por su apariencia.

A noun referring to a visually striking performance, display, or event, often impressive or unusual to watch.

1. Impressive public displayB2formal

   A visually striking performance or public event, often grand or elaborate.

   Espectáculo público impresionante

   • The fireworks display was a magnificent spectacle.
   • The parade was a colorful spectacle that drew huge crowds.
   • The opening ceremony of the Olympics is always a spectacular spectacle.

   Sinónimosdisplayexhibitionextravaganzapageantparadeperformanceshowspectaculartableau

2. Unusual or ridiculous sightB2informal

   An event or sight that is striking, unusual, or even ridiculous.

   Espectáculo ridículo o insólito

   • He made a spectacle of himself by shouting in the restaurant.
   • The politician's outburst was a public spectacle.
   • The fight in the street was an embarrassing spectacle.

   Sinónimoscuriositydisplayexhibitionlaughingstockpageantphenomenonsceneshowsight

3. Eyeglasses (plural)B1formal

   A pair of glasses worn to correct vision.

   gafas

   • She put on her spectacles to read the fine print.
   • He cleaned his spectacles with a soft cloth.
   • The old man adjusted his spectacles on his nose.