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scripted ending

[ˈskrɪptɪd ˈɛndɪŋ]
nounpl: scripted endings
final roteirizado / desfecho roteirizado
1. A predetermined conclusion to a performance, film, television show, or narrative that has been written in advance according to a script
The movie had a scripted ending that left no room for improvisation.
O filme tinha um desfecho roteirizado que não deixava espaço para improvisação.
2. A conclusion that appears to be unplanned but has actually been predetermined, often used in professional wrestling or reality television
The wrestling match had a scripted ending, but the audience didn't realize it.
A luta de wrestling tinha um final roteirizado, mas o público não percebeu.
Synonyms
predetermined endingplanned conclusionwritten endingorchestrated finale
Antonyms
improvised endingunscripted conclusionspontaneous endingad-lib finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final roteirizado / desfecho roteirizado
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
final ensaiado
alternative regional term
Portugal
final escrito / desfecho previsto
Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the script
stick to the script
go off script
written in the stars
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