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amphitheatre

/ˈæmfiˌθiːətə/ /ˈæm.fəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/
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Anfiteatro

An open, outdoor theatre (which may be a theatre in the round, or have a stage with seating on only one side), especially one from the classical period of ancient Greece or Rome, or a modern venue of similar design.

Los anfiteatros romanos antiguos eran en su mayoría de planta ovalada o circular, con gradas que rodeaban el área central de actuación, como un estadio moderno al aire libre.

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Anfiteatro, circo natural

A natural formation of a similar shape, where a steep mountain or slope a particular rock formation forms a partial or compete bowl, especially one used as a performance space (and possibly modified by carving out seats, etc) because the slopes naturally amplify or echo sound.

Los excursionistas se sorprendieron al encontrar un anfiteatro natural enclavado en las montañas, perfecto para un picnic y para escuchar los sonidos resonantes del valle.

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