subplot

ˈsʌbˌplɒt
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Translation of subplot from English into Spanish

Noun

1.

literature

secondary plot in a story
  • The subplot involving the detective's past was intriguing..La subtrama que involucra el pasado del detective era intrigante.
2.

land

Rare
smaller section of a plot of land
Rare
subparcela subterreno
  • They rented a subplot for their summer garden..Alquilaron una subparcela para su jardín de verano.
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  • subplot: smaller section of a plot of land
    (land) subparcela

Synonyms and analogies of subplot in English

Examples of subplot in a sentence

  • A romantic subplot developed between the two side characters.
  • They built a shed on the subplot.
  • The subplot was perfect for a small orchard.

Translations of "subplot" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
subtramanf.

The lighthearted subplot foils the main storyline filled with tragedy.

La subtrama alegre contrasta con la historia principal llena de tragedia.

trama secundarianf.

The mystery subplot was left dangling, frustrating readers who expected some clear resolution.

La trama secundaria del misterio quedó en el aire, frustrando a lectores que esperaban resolución.

argumento secundarionm.

Watch a vampire movie that doesn't have a romantic subplot.

Mira una película de vampiros que no tenga un argumento secundario romántico.

historia secundarianf.

Gans and Avary added Christopher's character (named after Gans) and subplot and the script was approved.

Gans y Avary añadieron el personaje de Christopher (con el mismo nombre de pila de Gans) con su historia secundaria, y el libreto fue aprobado.

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Other translations for subplot:

  • intriga secundarianf.
  • subgráfico

subplot: Examples and translations in context

The film had a romantic subplot that captivated the audience.

La película tenía una subtrama amorosa que cautivó al público.

In the excised chapter, the subplot took an unexpected turn.

En el capítulo suprimido, la subtrama daba un giro inesperado.

Adding a subplot could spice up the story you're writing.

Añadir una subtrama podría animar la historia que estás escribiendo.

The movie's romantic subplot was completely played out, leaving me bored halfway through.

El subtrama romántico de la película estaba completamente gastado, dejándome aburrido a mitad de camino.

The book's off-track subplot confused many readers who expected a straightforward story.

La subtrama fuera de lugar del libro confundió a muchos lectores que esperaban una historia directa.

There is also a subplot of two separated grand parents.

También hay una subtrama de dos abuelos separados.

The story's stock romance subplot added little to the overall narrative.

La subtrama romántica trillada de la historia aportó poco a la narrativa general.

Each plot created with the subplot command can have its own characteristics.

Cada parcela creada con el comando trama secundaria puede tener sus propias características.

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