Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tə ɛst ˈfæb.jʊ.lə ˈplɔː.daɪt/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I heard someone say 'acta est fabula, plaudite' but I'm not sure what it means.
A2 During the play, the actors said 'acta est fabula, plaudite' at the end.
B1 After the final scene, the director announced 'acta est fabula, plaudite' to the audience.
B2 The actors received a standing ovation after saying 'acta est fabula, plaudite'.
C1 The phrase 'acta est fabula, plaudite' is often used in theater to signify the end of a performance.
C2 As a seasoned theater critic, I appreciate the significance of 'acta est fabula, plaudite' in concluding a play.
verb a word that expresses an action or state of being
A1 Acta est fabula, plaudite means the play is over, applaud.
A2 In ancient Rome, actors would say 'acta est fabula, plaudite' at the end of a performance.
B1 The phrase 'acta est fabula, plaudite' is often used metaphorically to signify the end of something.
B2 After completing a project, the team leader announced 'acta est fabula, plaudite' to signify its completion.
C1 Acta est fabula, plaudite is a Latin phrase that can be used to symbolize the conclusion of a significant event.
C2 The director of the play stood on stage and declared 'acta est fabula, plaudite' as the audience erupted in applause.
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun
A1 Acta est fabula, plaudite is a Latin phrase meaning 'The play has been performed, applaud!'
A2 Students in the Latin class learned that acta est fabula, plaudite is used at the end of a play.
B1 After the final curtain call, the actors bowed and said acta est fabula, plaudite to the audience.
B2 The director instructed the cast to say acta est fabula, plaudite as they took their final bows.
C1 In classical theater, acta est fabula, plaudite was a customary way to signal the end of a performance.
C2 The playwright concluded the play with the phrase acta est fabula, plaudite, leaving the audience in awe.
interjection a word or phrase that expresses a strong emotion or sentiment
A1 Acta est fabula, plaudite!
A2 Acta est fabula, plaudite! The play is over, applaud!
B1 Acta est fabula, plaudite! Let's give a round of applause for the performance!
B2 Acta est fabula, plaudite! The curtain has fallen, let's show our appreciation!
C1 Acta est fabula, plaudite! The drama has concluded, please applaud the actors!
C2 Acta est fabula, plaudite! The play has ended, let's give a standing ovation!
article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite
A1 Acta est fabula, plaudite means 'The play is over, applaud' in Latin.
A2 After the final scene, the actors bowed and said 'Acta est fabula, plaudite'.
B1 In ancient Rome, 'Acta est fabula, plaudite' was often said at the end of a theatrical performance.
B2 The audience erupted into applause as the actors declared 'Acta est fabula, plaudite'.
C1 The phrase 'Acta est fabula, plaudite' is a traditional way to signal the end of a play in Latin literature.
C2 As the curtain fell, the actors spoke the words 'Acta est fabula, plaudite' to signify the conclusion of the performance.
formal After the final curtain fell, the actors bowed and said 'acta est fabula, plaudite' to the audience.
informal Once the show was over, the actors cheered and shouted 'acta est fabula, plaudite' to the crowd.
slang When the play ended, the actors high-fived each other and yelled 'acta est fabula, plaudite'.
figurative As life's drama came to a close, she whispered to herself 'acta est fabula, plaudite' as a reminder to applaud the journey.
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