Meaning
glimpse, view
- A partial, picturesque view of a landscape, town, or building.
- The concluding portion or final phase of a period of time.
In a sentence
Dalla terrazza si godeva un meraviglioso scorcio sul centro storico.
From the terrace one could enjoy a wonderful glimpse of the historic center.
Hai fotografato quello scorcio suggestivo tra i vicoli del borgo?
Did you photograph that evocative view between the village alleys?
L'evento si è svolto nello scorcio finale dell'estate.
The event took place in the closing stretch of summer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scorcio | masculine · singular |
| scorci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used when admiring scenic viewpoints or corners of historic towns.