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escenas

es-SEH-nas/esˈse.nas/

“escenas” means “scenes” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

scenes

Also: shots
NounfA1
Three adjacent, rectangular frames on a white background, depicting a sequential story. The first frame shows a whole red apple. The second frame shows the apple half-eaten. The third frame shows only the apple core remaining, illustrating narrative divisions.

📝 In Action

Las escenas de acción son mis favoritas.

A1

The action scenes are my favorite.

El director cortó algunas escenas para que la película fuera más corta.

A2

The director cut some scenes so the movie would be shorter.

En el teatro, las escenas cambian cuando los personajes entran o salen.

B1

In the theater, the scenes change when the characters enter or exit.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tomas (takes, shots)
  • secuencias (sequences)

Common Collocations

  • cambio de escenas – change of scenes
  • rodar escenas – to film scenes

scenes

Also: fuss, outburst
NounfB1
Two stylized figures standing in a public square engaged in a dramatic argument. One figure has an angry, exaggerated expression and raised hands, while the other figure appears distressed and is stepping back.

📝 In Action

Por favor, no hagas escenas aquí, estamos en un restaurante.

B1

Please, don't make a scene here, we are in a restaurant.

Ella siempre monta escenas de celos cuando salimos.

B2

She always throws jealous fits when we go out.

Nadie quiere presenciar esas escenas tan incómodas.

B2

Nobody wants to witness such uncomfortable scenes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dramas (dramas)
  • escándalos (scandals)

Common Collocations

  • montar escenas – to make a scene/throw a fit
  • hacer escenas – to cause a scene

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "escenas" in Spanish:

outburst→scenes→shots→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: escenas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'escenas' to mean a dramatic public conflict?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
escena(scene (singular)) — Noun
escénico(scenic, stage-related) — Adjective
escenografía(set design, scenography) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *scēna*, which itself originated from the Greek word *skēnē*. The original meaning referred to a tent or booth used as a backdrop in ancient Greek theater, which evolved into meaning 'the stage' and later 'a division of a play'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: scenaFrench: scène

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'behind the scenes' in Spanish?

The most common and natural phrase is *'entre bastidores'* (literally 'between the backdrops') or *'detrás de cámaras'* (behind the cameras), especially when referring to film or TV production.

Is 'escenas' always plural?

'Escenas' is the plural form. The singular form is *'escena'* (a scene), which is also a very common word.