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Gladiador

David Franzoni

Gladiator tells the powerful story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general betrayed by the corrupt emperor Commodus. After refusing to support Commodus' claim to the throne, Maximus is condemned to death, only to survive and be sold into slavery. As a gladiator, he rises through the ranks, driven by his desire for revenge and justice. Maximus' legendary fighting skills and unwavering integrity make him a symbol of hope for the people, while Commodus becomes increasingly paranoid about his popularity. In a final showdown at the Colosseum, Maximus defeats Commodus and fulfills his promise to restore Rome as a republic. His sacrifice and legacy of honor leave an indelible mark on history. Gladiator is a riveting story of betrayal, revenge and the enduring power of courage, showing that one man's fight for justice can change the course of an empire.4o mini

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el aire / el ˈaiɾe /noun

air

el aire pesado de anticipación

the heavy air of anticipation

atmósferaviento

la anticipación / la anticipaˈθjon /noun

anticipation

el aire pesado de anticipación.

the air heavy with anticipation.

previsiónexpectación

la armadura / la aɾmaˈduɾa /noun

armor

Maximus, vestido con una armadura desgastada por la batalla...

Maximus, wearing a armor worn by battle...

blindajecoraza

desgastada / desɣasˈtaða /adjective

worn

Maximus, vestido con una armadura desgastada por la batalla...

Maximus, dressed in battle-worn armor...

deterioradausadaestropeada

la batalla / la ˈβat̪aʎa /noun

battle

Maximus, vestido con una armadura desgastada por la batalla.

Maximus, wearing armor worn by the battle.

guerracombatelucha

el bosque / el βoske /noun

forest

La escena es fría y ominosa, con el bosque envuelto en niebla.

The scene is cold and ominous, with the forest shrouded in mist.

selvaarboleda

comienza / koˈmjenza /verb

begins

La película comienza en medio del caos.

The movie begins amidst the chaos.

empezariniciar

envejecido / enβe̞xeˈsiðo̞ /adjective

aged

un gobernante envejecido pero sabio

an aged but wise ruler

oldelderlymatured

el envuelto / el em.bal.ˈβ̞el.to /verb

shrouded

el bosque envuelto en niebla

the forest shrouded in mist

cubiertorodeado

la escena / la esˈθena /noun

scene

La escena es fría y ominosa.

The scene is cold and ominous.

cuadropaisaje

feroz / feˈɾos /adjective

fierce

una feroz tribu germánica

a fierce Germanic tribe

salvajecruelintenso

lideradas / lideɾˈaðas /verb

led

las legiones romanas, lideradas por el General Maximus Decimus Meridius

the Roman legions, led by General Maximus Decimus Meridius

dirigidascomandadas

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