pantomime

• Representação teatral que conta uma história ou transmite uma ideia por meio de gestos, expressões faciais e movimentos do corpo, sem usar palavras. Também se refere ao gesto exagerado e silencioso usado para imitar ou indicar algo, ou à arte de se expressar dessa forma.

A theatrical performance that conveys a story or meaning through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, without the use of spoken words.

1. Performance without wordsB1formalart

   A theatrical performance in which actors use gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to tell a story without speaking.

   Pantomima

   • The mime artist performed a beautiful pantomime of a person trapped in a box.
   • Pantomime relies heavily on exaggerated gestures and expressions.
   • The children watched the pantomime with delight, understanding the story without a single word.

   Sinônimosdumb showmime

2. British Christmas traditionB2formalbritishart

   A type of musical comedy stage production, traditionally performed during the Christmas season in the UK, featuring audience participation, slapstick comedy, and cross-dressing.

   Pantominice Britânica de Natal

   • We took the kids to see the pantomime of Aladdin at the local theatre.
   • The audience shouted 'He's behind you!' during the pantomime.
   • Pantomime is a beloved British holiday tradition.

   Sinônimospanto

• Verbo usado para expressar ou comunicar algo por meio de gestos, expressões faciais e movimentos do corpo, sem usar palavras.

A verb used to express or communicate something through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements without using words.

1. Act out without wordsB2formal

   To express or perform something using gestures and body movements, without speaking.

   Representar por gestos

   • The actor pantomimed opening a heavy door.
   • She pantomimed drinking from a cup to show she was thirsty.
   • He pantomimed the entire story for the children.

   Sinônimosact outgesticulategesturemimemotionsignal