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unscripted scene

[/ʌnˈskrɪptɪd siːn/]
nounpl: unscripted scenes
cena improvada
1. A scene in a film, television show, or theatrical performance that is performed without a predetermined script or dialogue, often involving improvisation by the actors
The director allowed the actors to create an unscripted scene to add authenticity to the film.
O diretor permitiu que os atores criassem uma cena improvada para adicionar autenticidade ao filme.
2. A spontaneous moment captured on camera where actors ad-lib their lines or actions
Many of the best moments in the comedy came from unscripted scenes during filming.
Muitos dos melhores momentos da comédia vieram de cenas improvadas durante as filmagens.
NYC Slang
off-the-cuff scene
Synonyms
ad-libbed sceneimprovised scenespontaneous scenead-lib moment
Antonyms
scripted sceneplanned scenerehearsed scene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cena improvada
Most commonly used term in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
cena de improviso
Alternative phrasing common in carioca speech
São Paulo
cena improvisada
Variation commonly used in São Paulo
Portugal
cena improvisada
Standard term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking on your feet
winging it
playing it by ear
going with the flow
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