🇬🇧🇪🇸 scene - escena : English Lesson

Meaning of "scene" ("escena"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A scene is a specific part of a play, movie, or story where the action takes place in one location and time. It can also refer to a view or picture of a place, or an event that attracts attention. Scenes are used to break up a story into manageable parts and help convey the plot and emotions.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

My dad made such a scene at the restaurant that even the forks looked uncomfortable.

Mom said, “Don’t make a scene,” so I dramatically fell to the ground in slow motion.

The movie’s action scene was cool, but my little sister’s tantrum in the grocery store was even louder.

The tree set the scene for a picnic by providing the perfect shade.

My dog created a horror scene by dragging mud all over the new carpet.

At the park a small scene: a girl drops her toy. A man on a bench sees the scene and goes to help. A dog joins the scene and licks the toy. The child in the scene laughs and hugs the man. The scene ends with a warm smile. All clap.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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