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scenario

/ʃeˈna.rjo/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

scenery, set

  • scenario
  • backdrop

In a sentence

Lo scenario del film è davvero molto bello.

The film set is really very beautiful.

Hai visto lo scenario dietro al palco?

Did you see the backdrop behind the stage?

Non mi piace questo scenario per il futuro.

I don't like this scenario for the future.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
scenariomasculine · singular
scenarimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • For a movie or play script, prefer sceneggiatura. Scenario usually means setting, context, or possible situation.
  • In business and politics, scenario often means a projected situation: scenario migliore, scenario peggiore.
  • For physical background on stage or in film, fondale or scenografia may sound more natural than scenario.

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