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trama

plot

noun TRAH-mah Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Origin: From Latin trama (weft of cloth), extended to the 'weaving' of a story or conspiracy.

Also means

scheme

Usage Note

Trama covers the plot of a story (la trama de la novela) and a secret plot or scheme (una trama de corrupción). In textiles the original meaning 'weft' still survives. The verb tramar (to plot, to scheme) is derived from it.

Examples

"La trama de la novela es muy emocionante."

Natural Translation

The novel's plot is very exciting.

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