theatrical season
- noun
- /θiˈætrɪkəl ˈsiːzən/
:
temporada teatral
- In the spring, many theatres unveil their latest productions, marking the beginning of the theatrical season.
Examples
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The new theatrical season started with a spectacular opening night at the Grand Theatre.
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Wilkes students and faculty members unite for a diverse, inclusive kick-off to the 2012-2013 theatrical season.
Blog text (16) -
"Whatever the theatrical season brings... ...this offering must be considered its greatest disappointment."
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And by the time the fires are lit for the God of the Forge, a new theatrical season is upon us.
Fiction book (1996) -
Each year, the theatrical season showcases a variety of performances, attracting audiences from all over the city.
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'theatrical' specifies the domain (theatre) and 'season' denotes a recurring period, so 'theatrical season' straightforwardly means the period when theatres present plays. This follows common English patterns like 'football season' and has clear parallels in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Theatrical season comes from the older idea of a season as a regular time of year, like planting or harvest. Theatres used that idea for the part of the year when they put on new plays, so theatrical season means the 'time of year' when shows run.