terence

• Nombre propio masculino que designa un nombre de persona, en particular el del comediógrafo romano del siglo II a. C., cuyas obras eran adaptaciones de originales griegos.

A proper noun referring to a male given name, notably borne by a Roman comic playwright of the 2nd century BC whose works were adapted from Greek originals.

incontable · nombre propio

1. Roman playwrightC1formal

   A dramatist of ancient Rome, born in Greece, known for his comedies that were adaptations of works by the Greek playwright Menander.

   Terencio, dramaturgo romano

   • Terence's plays were highly influential in the development of Roman comedy.
   • Scholars often compare Terence's style to that of his predecessor, Plautus.
   • The comedies of Terence were performed in Rome during the 2nd century BC.