Also means
sight, scene
Usage Note
Espectáculo covers live performances (espectáculo de danza), impressive natural sights (el espectáculo del amanecer), and, negatively, an embarrassing scene (dieron un espectáculo). The related noun espectador/a means 'spectator'. The phrase mundo del espectáculo means 'show business' or 'entertainment industry'.
Examples
"El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue increíble."
Natural Translation
The fireworks show was incredible.
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