scene

scena

Parte di un film o di un’opera teatrale in cui l’azione si svolge nello stesso luogo e momento.

In inglese semplice: A part of a film or play in which action happens at one time and place.

• This scene is very funny.
• We filmed three scenes in the kitchen.
• The final scene shows the family together again.

Come si usa: scene from something (They acted out a scene from a famous play.)

Espressioni comuni: opening scene, scene from something, film a scene

luogo, scena

Luogo in cui accade qualcosa di importante, soprattutto un reato o un incidente.

In inglese semplice: The place where something important or noticeable happens, especially a crime or accident.

• The police arrived at the scene.
• Nobody could enter the crime scene.
• Firefighters left the scene after putting out the fire.

Come si usa: the scene of something (Police returned to the scene of the accident.)

Sinonimi: site, location

Espressioni comuni: crime scene, at the scene, scene of something

ambiente, scena

Insieme di persone e attività legate a un interesse comune in un luogo o in un periodo.

In inglese semplice: The people and activities connected with a shared interest in a place or at a time.

• The city's music scene is lively.
• He became active in the local art scene.
• New designers are changing the fashion scene.

Come si usa: on the something scene (She is a new voice on the local music scene.)

Sinonimi: world, milieu

Espressioni comuni: music scene, local art scene, on the scene

quinte, retroscena

In «behind the scenes», lavoro o eventi che il pubblico non vede.

In inglese semplice: In the phrase behind the scenes, describing work or events that the public does not see.

• Much happens behind the scenes.
• She worked behind the scenes to arrange the visit.
• Behind the scenes, both sides were discussing an agreement.

Come si usa: behind the scenes (Volunteers worked behind the scenes to prepare the event.)

Espressioni comuni: behind the scenes, work behind the scenes

scena, veduta

Aspetto di un luogo e di ciò che vi accade, spesso rappresentato in un’immagine.

In inglese semplice: A view of a place and what is happening there, often shown in a picture.

• She painted a street scene.
• Snow made the village a beautiful winter scene.
• His photos show ordinary scenes of family life.

Sinonimi: view, picture

Espressioni comuni: street scene, winter scene, paint a scene

scenata

Manifestazione rumorosa di rabbia o turbamento davanti ad altre persone, che attira l’attenzione.

In inglese semplice: A loud, angry, or upset display in public that attracts attention.

• Please don't make a scene.
• She caused a scene by shouting at the driver.
• Their argument turned into an embarrassing scene in the shop.

Come si usa: make a scene (He made a scene when the waiter brought the wrong meal.)

Sinonimi: fuss, commotion

Espressioni comuni: make a scene, cause a scene, an embarrassing scene

stop, fine

Si dice agli attori per segnalare che la recita o la prova è finita.

In inglese semplice: Said to tell actors that a performance or practice has finished.

• Scene! You can stop now.
• And scene! That was a good rehearsal.
• Scene, everyone! Let's try that again.

Sinonimi: cut

Espressioni comuni: and scene, scene everyone