Meaning
scene, stage
- scene
- stage (theatre)
In a sentence
Quella scena del film mi ha fatto ridere.
That scene in the movie made me laugh.
Gli attori sono pronti a entrare in scena.
The actors are ready to walk onto the stage.
Non fare una scena davanti a tutti.
Don't make a scene in front of everyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scena | feminine · singular |
| scene | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'scena' for both 'scene' (movie, play) and 'stage' (theatre). 'Palcoscenico' is more specific to the physical stage.
- Avoid 'scena' for 'landscape' or 'view'—use 'paesaggio' or 'vista' instead.
- Common in expressions like 'fare una scena' (to make a scene), often negative.