scenario

• Substantivo que designa uma possível sequência de eventos, o ambiente ou contexto de uma obra de arte ou literatura, ou o plano ou roteiro de uma peça ou obra literária.

A noun referring to a possible sequence of events, a setting for a work of art or literature, or an outline of a play or literary work.

1. Outline of a play or literary workB2formal

   A written outline or synopsis of a play, film, or other literary work, describing the plot and key scenes.

   Roteiro

   • The director presented the scenario for the new movie to the producers.
   • The playwright wrote a detailed scenario before starting the script.
   • The scenario for the opera was based on a historical event.

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2. Setting for art or literatureB2formal

   The background or setting in which the events of a work of art or literature take place.

   Cenário

   • The novel's scenario is a post-apocalyptic world.
   • The artist chose a rural scenario for his painting.
   • The film's scenario was set in 19th-century London.

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3. Possible sequence of eventsB1formal

   A postulated sequence of possible events, often used in planning, forecasting, or analysis.

   Cenário

   • We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
   • The economist outlined a scenario for economic recovery.
   • In this scenario, the company would need to cut costs.

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