Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
embacado
Adjective
/ɛmˈbɑː.kə.dʊ/
Definition
A term used chiefly in Brazilian Portuguese to describe the act of being in a state of being stage-managed or manipulated, particularly in a theatrical or performance context.
Examples
- The rehearsed presentation felt too embacado, lacking genuine emotion.
- Critics argued that the film’s dialogue was too embacado, making it hard to relate to the characters.
- During the play, the actor’s embacado performance seemed disconnected from the audience.
Meaning
The word signifies an approach where elements are arranged in a pre-determined way, often lacking spontaneity. It can also imply being overly controlled or scripted, leading to a sense of artificiality.
Synonyms
- Staged
- Scripted
- Contrived