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cena

[ˈseːnɐ]
nounfemininepl: cenas
scene
1. A view or picture of a place or situation; a landscape or spectacle
The sunset created a beautiful scene over the mountains.
O pôr do sol criou uma cena bonita sobre as montanhas.
2. A sequence of events in a play, film, or book; a dramatic moment
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
A cena final do filme foi muito emocionante.
3. A public display of emotion or behavior; an incident or event
He made a scene at the restaurant when he didn't get his order.
Ele fez uma cena no restaurante quando não recebeu seu pedido.
4. The setting or location where an event takes place
The police arrived at the crime scene within minutes.
A polícia chegou ao local da cena do crime em poucos minutos.
Synonyms
cênicaquadrovistaespetáculomomento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cena
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cena
Common in informal speech and media
São Paulo
cena
Standard usage, also used in cultural contexts
Portugal
cena
Standard usage; also colloquially means 'thing' or 'stuff'

Related Idioms & Phrases

fazer uma cena (to make a scene)
sair de cena (to exit the scene; to disappear)
estar em cena (to be on stage; to be relevant)
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