scenario
gb/sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/ us/sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/
B2
Inglés
~ 6200
forgatókönyv, eshetőség, szcenárió, szituációs gyakorlat, forgatókönyv-vázlat
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
forgatókönyv
B2
eshetőség
B2
Patrón de uso:
a [adjective] scenario; in this/that scenario, [clause]
In the worst-case scenario, the company could go bankrupt within a year.
A legrosszabb forgatókönyv szerint a vállalat egy éven belül csődbe mehet.
One possible scenario is that the project gets delayed but still stays within budget.
Az egyik lehetséges forgatókönyv az, hogy a projekt késik, de így is a költségkereten belül marad.
Analysts outlined several scenarios for how the election results might affect the economy.
Let me give you a simple scenario to show how this new policy would work.
In this scenario, interest rates rise quickly and housing prices fall.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In the best-case scenario, we finish the work today.
A legjobb forgatókönyv szerint ma befejezzük a munkát.
Think about a scenario where you lose your phone.
Gondolj el egy olyan helyzetet, amikor elveszíted a telefonodat.
The teacher gave us a scenario and asked us what we would do.
We talked about different scenarios for our holiday plans.
In that scenario, I would move to another city.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'scenario' only for movies or stories and do not use it for general possible situations (e.g., planning, risk). They may also confuse it with 'scene' or 'scenery'; 'scenario' is usually about a whole possible situation or sequence of events, not just a visual view.
Significado
imagined or possible situation
Colocaciones
worst-case scenario
|best-case scenario
|likely scenario
|realistic scenario
|in this scenario
|in that scenario
Sinónimos
situation (More general; does not always imply something imagined or hypothetical the way 'scenario' often does.)
|
possibility (Focuses on the fact that something can happen, while 'scenario' usually includes more detail about how it might happen.)
Antónimos
certainty (A certainty is something sure to happen, while a scenario is one of several possible outcomes.)
Temas
thinking
|planning
|risk
|daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A possible situation that you imagine and talk about, especially when you plan or guess what could happen.
A description of how events or conditions might be or might develop, especially when discussing different possibilities and outcomes.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Patrón de uso:
a [type] scenario for [training/test/planning]
The firefighters practiced a nighttime rescue scenario in the old warehouse.
A tűzoltók egy éjszakai mentési forgatókönyvet gyakoroltak be a régi raktárban.
We ran several cyberattack scenarios to check how secure the network really is.
Több kibertámadási forgatókönyvet is lefuttattunk, hogy ellenőrizzük, mennyire biztonságos valójában a hálózat.
During the workshop, participants worked through a crisis scenario step by step.
The training program includes realistic customer-service scenarios based on real complaints.
Engineers tested the new software under different failure scenarios before the launch.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The police used a fake robbery scenario to train new officers.
A rendőrség egy megrendezett rablási szituációs gyakorlatot használt az új rendőrök képzésére.
Students acted out a hospital scenario in the classroom.
A diákok egy kórházi szituációt játszottak el az osztályteremben.
We tested the app in many problem scenarios.
The company planned an earthquake scenario to see how people would react.
In this training scenario, a customer is very angry.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that 'scenario' in technical or training contexts usually implies a structured exercise or test, not just any random example. They might say 'training situation' or 'training story' instead; 'training scenario' is the more natural collocation.
Significado
planned training or test situation
Colocaciones
training scenario
|test scenario
|disaster scenario
|evacuation scenario
|role-play scenario
|simulation scenario
Sinónimos
simulation (Stresses that the situation is being copied or acted out, often with computers or role-play.)
|
case study (Usually a written description used for discussion or analysis, while a 'scenario' is often more active or used in practice exercises.)
Antónimos
real-life situation (Refers to an actual event, as opposed to a planned or imaginary training or test scenario.)
Temas
business
|education
|technology
|safety
|work
|science
Definición
A detailed, made-up situation used to train people, test systems, or plan what to do if something happens.
A structured description of a specific, imagined situation used in planning, training, testing, or analysis to see how people or systems would respond.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
write a scenario for [a film/play]; a scenario by [someone]
The film won several awards, including one for best original scenario.
A film több díjat is nyert, köztük a legjobb eredeti forgatókönyvért járót.
She was hired to develop a scenario for a new historical drama.
Felbérelték, hogy dolgozzon ki egy forgatókönyv-vázlatot egy új történelmi drámához.
The director changed the ending of the scenario just before shooting began.
His job is to write scenarios that can later be turned into full scripts.
The scenario carefully balances comedy with moments of real tension.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He wrote the scenario for the movie.
Ő írta a film forgatókönyvét.
The director did not like the first scenario.
A rendezőnek nem tetszett az első forgatókönyv-vázlat.
They are working on a new scenario for the TV show.
The scenario tells the main story of the film.
She wants to be a scenario writer one day.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this sense and say 'scenario' when 'script' or 'screenplay' is more natural in modern English. In everyday film talk, 'script' and 'screenplay' are more common; 'scenario' is less frequent and can sound technical or old-fashioned.
Significado
outline or script for film/play
Colocaciones
film scenario
|original scenario
|adapted scenario
|scenario writer
|write the scenario
|scenario by [name]
Sinónimos
screenplay (The standard term for a full movie script; a 'scenario' may be shorter or more like an outline.)
|
script (General word for written dialogue and directions; 'scenario' can be a more structural, planning version.)
Antónimos
improvisation (Improvisation has no written plan, while a scenario is a written outline of what should happen.)
Temas
art
|media
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Definición
A written plan that shows the main scenes and actions of a film or play, like an early form of a script.
A written outline or early form of a script that describes the scenes, actions, and main events of a film, play, or other performance.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
scenario
AFI
GB/sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/
US/sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/
Sílabas y acento
scen - ario (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ario)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: scenario
- Plural: scenarios
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
best-case scenario
1/bˈɛst kˈeɪs sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/
fixed phrase
most positive possible situation
The most good result that could happen in a situation, if everything goes as well as possible.
Ejemplos
- In the best-case scenario, we finish the project two weeks early.
- Even in the best-case scenario, sales will only grow slowly next year.
in the worst-case scenario
1/ˈɪn ðə wˈɚst kˈeɪs sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/
fixed phrase
if the very worst happens
Used before saying what will happen if things go as badly as possible.
Ejemplos
- In the worst-case scenario, we may have to close two of our stores.
- In the worst-case scenario, you will need to repeat the exam next year.
worst-case scenario
1/wˈɚst kˈeɪs sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/
fixed phrase
most serious possible situation
The most bad result that could happen in a situation, if everything goes wrong.
Ejemplos
- In the worst-case scenario, the bridge could collapse during a storm.
- We should save some extra money in case the worst-case scenario actually happens.