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scripted scene

[ˈskrɪptɪd siːn]
nounpl: scripted scenes
cena roteirizada
1. A scene in a film, television show, or theatrical production where the dialogue and actions are predetermined and written in a script
The actors performed the scripted scene flawlessly during the final take.
Os atores executaram a cena roteirizada perfeitamente na tomada final.
2. A planned, rehearsed sequence of events as opposed to improvisation or spontaneous action
Unlike reality TV, this drama features only scripted scenes.
Ao contrário da TV realidade, este drama apresenta apenas cenas roteirizadas.
Synonyms
scripted sequencewritten sceneplanned scenerehearsed scene
Antonyms
improvised scenead-lib sceneunscripted scenespontaneous scene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cena roteirizada
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
cena de roteiro
alternative phrasing common in entertainment industry
Portugal
cena escrita
simpler phrasing used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the script
stick to the script
go off-script
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