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scenata

/ʃeˈna.ta/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

scene, row

  • a loud or dramatic display of anger or jealousy, especially in public

In a sentence

Ha fatto una scenata terribile al ristorante davanti a tutti gli ospiti.

She made a terrible scene at the restaurant in front of all the guests.

Non fare una scenata per una sciocchezza del genere, per favore.

Don't make a scene over such a trivial thing, please.

Perché gli hai fatto una scenata di gelosia senza alcun motivo?

Why did you make a jealous scene without any reason?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
scenatafeminine · singular
scenatefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Almost always used with the verb 'fare' in the idiom 'fare una scenata' (to make a scene).

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