Meaning
skit; scene, fuss
- A short comedic or theatrical sketch; a skit.
- An embarrassing public scene, fuss, or emotional outburst.
In a sentence
Gli attori hanno recitato una scenetta comica molto divertente.
The actors performed a very funny comedic skit.
Ti prego di non fare un'altra scenetta davanti a tutti i colleghi.
Please don't make another scene in front of all the colleagues.
A che serviva quella scenetta teatrale al ristorante?
What was the point of that theatrical scene at the restaurant?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scenetta | feminine · singular |
| scenette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'scena'. In everyday speech, 'fare una scenetta' means to make an awkward scene or fuss.