No. 5,824 in Dutch
opera
A theatrical performance combining music, singing, and drama.
In a sentence
Ik ging gisteren naar de opera en genoot van de voorstelling.
I went to the opera yesterday and enjoyed the performance.
Here, 'opera' refers to a musical theatrical performance, highlighting its definition as an art form.
Ze speelt vaak aria's uit beroemde opera's op de piano.
She often plays arias from famous operas on the piano.
In this sentence, 'opera' denotes the context of individual works, emphasizing notable compositions.
Opera is een webbrowser waarmee je websites kunt bekijken.
Opera is a web browser that allows you to view websites.
Here, 'Opera' refers to the name of a web browsing software, showcasing its use as a brand name unrelated to its traditional meaning.
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