Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

realismo

Noun
/reəˈlɪz(ə)məʊ/
Definition
Realism is an artistic and literary movement that seeks to represent subjects as they are in everyday life, without embellishment or idealization.
Examples
  • O realismo na literatura retrata a vida cotidiana das pessoas comuns.
  • No cinema, o realismo é utilizado para mostrar a vida sem filtros ou fantasias.
Meaning
The term ‘realismo’ refers to a focus on depicting reality accurately and truthfully, often emphasizing ordinary people and their experiences instead of romanticized or dramatic interpretations.
Synonyms
  • Verismo
  • Naturalismo
  • Pragmatismo