Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Sep 25, 2019 13:10
4 yrs ago
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Spanish term
trastos
Spanish to English
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
theatre
"Se añaden elementos nuevos como los movimientos en escena de los coros, y las grandes piezas de escenografía tridimensional, conocidas como trastos, comienzan a marcar el decorado de las escenas. "
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | Flats |
Sarah Leonard
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| 3 +1 | stage set / props / scenery |
Robert Carter
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| 3 -1 | wings/legs |
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
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Proposed translations
+2
9 mins
Sarah Leonard
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Spain
Master's degree, 9+ years' experience
Native in: English (Variants: US, British) 
Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
4
Selected
Flats
I think 'trasto' is another term for 'bastidor' or what we'd call 'flats' in English.
https://escenografiavalentinarriaga.blogspot.com/2014/04/tra...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_(theatre)
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Note added at 14 mins (2019-09-25 13:24:30 GMT)
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I think the images in the links can better show the 'large three-dimensional' nature of the pieces you are looking for.
https://escenografiavalentinarriaga.blogspot.com/2014/04/tra...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_(theatre)
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Note added at 14 mins (2019-09-25 13:24:30 GMT)
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I think the images in the links can better show the 'large three-dimensional' nature of the pieces you are looking for.
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_(theatre)
https://escenografiavalentinarriaga.blogspot.com/2014/04/trasto-o-bastidor-por-el-prof-valentin.html
Note from asker:
| It does seem like "flats" is what it's describing. Thanks to you and all! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, Sarah!"
+1
8 mins
Robert Carter
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Mexico
Translating full-time since 1998
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
:
32
stage set / props / scenery
trasto nm
(bastidor de teatro) scenery n, stage set n
(theater) props npl
https://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp?spen=tra...
Not sure which applies here.
(bastidor de teatro) scenery n, stage set n
(theater) props npl
https://www.wordreference.com/es/en/translation.asp?spen=tra...
Not sure which applies here.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Sarah Leonard
: 'Props' are small items that actors hold and use, whereas 'scenery' and the 'set' are umbrella terms for all elements used to adorn a stage, and could therefore include any furniture or other decorations.
3 mins
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Thank you, Sara, I wasn't sure about that, but I think you're right, i.e., portable items only. I was thinking more about the furniture and larger set pieces. It's the 3D part that has me wondering, which is why I didn't go for "flats".
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| agree |
jude dabo
: ok
3 hrs
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-1
5 hrs
Juan Arturo Blackmore Zerón
Mexico
Mexico
Native in Spanish
Mexico
Confianza, certeza, creatividad.
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Mexican)
Works in: English to Spanish, Italian to Spanish, French to Spanish, and 6 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
8
wings/legs
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Sarah Leonard
: The wings of a theatre are a section of the actual stage that is not visible and is not involved in the scenery or set decoration, whereas 'bastidores' are "decoración lateral en los escenarios teatrales"
15 hrs
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Reference comments
1 hr
Helena Chavarria
Spain
Spain
Native in English
Works in field
Spain
Striving for excellence
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Spanish to English, Catalan to English
Related KudoZ points
:
56
Reference:
BASTIDOR o TRASTO –maquinaria
Superficie de madera o de tela sujetada a marcos de madera o de hierro que hacen las veces de “paredes” en el escenario.
http://www.tallerdescena.com/DICCIONARIO_TECNICO_DEL_TEATRO....
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Note added at 1 hr (2019-09-25 14:54:18 GMT)
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A flat is a lightweight timber frame covered with scenic canvas, or plywood. Flats are used to provide a lightweight and easy to move and re-configure backdrop to a stage set. Flats sometimes have windows or doors built into them to provide extra flexibility, for use in realistic settings. Masking flats are used to hide areas the designer does not want the audience to see, or to provide actors with an exit, or somewhere to store props.
(UK) A flat is supported by a stage brace and brace weight, connected to the flat using a screw eye.
Hardboard is sometimes used due to its’ lower cost, but is unnecessarily heavy and will lose its shape in time. Most theatres have a range of stock flattage made to a standard size, skinned with plywood or cloth, and re-used many times. The plywood or cloth can be replaced when it gets worn, keeping the frame intact for many years.
http://www.theatrecrafts.com/pages/home/topics/scenic-stage-...
Superficie de madera o de tela sujetada a marcos de madera o de hierro que hacen las veces de “paredes” en el escenario.
http://www.tallerdescena.com/DICCIONARIO_TECNICO_DEL_TEATRO....
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Note added at 1 hr (2019-09-25 14:54:18 GMT)
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A flat is a lightweight timber frame covered with scenic canvas, or plywood. Flats are used to provide a lightweight and easy to move and re-configure backdrop to a stage set. Flats sometimes have windows or doors built into them to provide extra flexibility, for use in realistic settings. Masking flats are used to hide areas the designer does not want the audience to see, or to provide actors with an exit, or somewhere to store props.
(UK) A flat is supported by a stage brace and brace weight, connected to the flat using a screw eye.
Hardboard is sometimes used due to its’ lower cost, but is unnecessarily heavy and will lose its shape in time. Most theatres have a range of stock flattage made to a standard size, skinned with plywood or cloth, and re-used many times. The plywood or cloth can be replaced when it gets worn, keeping the frame intact for many years.
http://www.theatrecrafts.com/pages/home/topics/scenic-stage-...
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