dramatizers
[/ˈdræmətaɪzərz/]
nounpl: dramatizers
dramaturgos, dramatizadores
1. People who adapt or convert written works, events, or stories into dramatic form suitable for theatrical performance, film, or television
The dramatizers transformed the novel into a compelling stage play.
Os dramaturgos transformaram o romance em uma peça de teatro envolvente.
2. People who exaggerate or present events in a more dramatic or theatrical manner
Those dramatizers always make minor incidents seem like major catastrophes.
Aqueles dramatizadores sempre fazem parecer que incidentes menores são catástrofes maiores.
In Brazil, 'dramaturgos' is the preferred term in professional theatrical and film contexts, while 'dramatizadores' is more commonly used in everyday speech to describe someone who exaggerates situations. The word reflects Brazil's rich theatrical tradition and strong presence of telenovelas and adaptations of literature to screen.
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