escenas

/es-SEH-nas/

scenes

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.

Escenas refers to the sequential divisions or segments within a story, film, or play.

escenas(noun)

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scenes

divisions of a play, film, or book

Also:

shots

in filmmaking

📝 In Action

Las escenas de acción son mis favoritas.

The action scenes are my favorite.

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

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

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

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

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural Noun

Remember that 'escenas' is a feminine plural noun, so you must use feminine plural articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'las escenas largas').

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.

A different meaning of escenas describes a dramatic public display or argument, often referred to as 'making a scene.'

escenas(noun)

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scenes

dramatic public display or argument

Also:

fuss

unnecessary drama or commotion

outburst

emotional fit

📝 In Action

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

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

Ella siempre monta escenas de celos cuando salimos.

She always throws jealous fits when we go out.

Nadie quiere presenciar esas escenas tan incómodas.

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

❌ Common Pitfalls

The verb for 'Making a Scene'

Mistake: "Using *'producir escenas'* (to produce scenes)."

Correction: The most natural and common way to say 'to make a scene' is *'montar una escena'* or *'hacer una escena'*.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Montar'

When talking about making a dramatic fuss, the verb 'montar' (to mount/put on) is often used, implying the person is deliberately creating the situation: 'Montó una escena terrible en la tienda.'

✏️ 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

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.