How to Say “Scene” in Spanish

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escena
/esˈθena/
The English word "scene" is translated into Spanish as escena.
The word escena refers to a combination of objects or events in view or happening at a given moment at a particular place. Idiomatically, the phrase hacer una escena is used to mean causing a public disturbance or an emotional outburst.
Meaning: combination of objects or events in view or happening at a given moment at a particular place (noun)

Which one should you use?

While escena refers to a specific part of a play, movie or a particular event, the word paisaje is used when referring to a natural "scene" or landscape.

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of escena is escenas.

How do you pronounce it?

/esˈθena/

Did you know?

  • If a person is described as 'escenográfico', it does not mean they are part of a scene, but rather that they are very theatrical or even slightly artificial in their behavior.
  • The word escena comes from the Ancient Greek word skēnḗ, which originally referred to the canvas or wooden tent used as a backdrop in outdoor theaters.
  • In many Spanish theater traditions, the word escena focuses on the moment of action, whereas the word cuadro is often used to describe a specific visual tableau or picture-like scene.

Examples in context

Example conversation

Daniel and Lucía are watching a movie at home.

  1. Daniel

    Esa escena de la película fue muy triste.
    That scene from the movie was very sad.
  2. Lucía

    Sí, la escena me hizo llorar.
    Yes, the scene made me cry.
  3. Daniel

    ¿Te gustó el final de la escena?
    Did you like the end of the scene?
  4. Lucía

    Sí, fue una escena perfecta.
    Yes, it was a perfect scene.

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