audição
1. (noun) A test performance by an actor, musician, or dancer to demonstrate their ability
She had an audition for the lead role in the play.
Ela teve uma audição para o papel principal da peça.
2. (noun) The sense or act of hearing
The doctor checked the patient's audition during the examination.
O médico verificou a audição do paciente durante o exame.
3. (verb) To test or evaluate someone's performance abilities
The director will audition candidates next week.
O diretor fará audições com candidatos na próxima semana.
4. (verb) To perform in an audition to demonstrate one's abilities
He auditioned for the dance company and got accepted.
Ele fez audição para a companhia de dança e foi aceito.
In Brazil and the USA, auditions are a crucial part of the entertainment industry, particularly in theater, film, and music. The term is widely used in professional casting processes. In Brazil, the English term 'casting' has also become popular in the entertainment world alongside the Portuguese 'audição.' The concept is central to how performers are selected for roles and opportunities.
NYC Slang
audish (informal shortening used by actors)
Related Idioms & Phrases
nail the audition (perform excellently)
bomb the audition (perform poorly)
audition for a role (test one's ability for a specific position)
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