Acotación
Definition
Acotación refers to stage directions in a play that provide instructions for actors' movements, gestures, and other physical actions.
Analogy
Think of acotaciones as the GPS navigation system for actors on stage. Just like how GPS guides you with turn-by-turn instructions, acotaciones guide actors with precise directions for their movements and actions.
Related terms
Diálogo: Refers to the spoken conversation between characters in a play.
Escenario: Describes the physical setting or stage where the action of a play takes place.
Personaje: Represents an individual character in a literary work or play.
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