escénico

scenic

adjective es-SEH-nee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek skene (tent, stage).

Also means

stage

Usage Note

Escénico relates to the stage or theatrical performance: artes escénicas (performing arts), espacio escénico (stage space). It is not used for natural scenery — use paisajístico or pintoresco for that. It is an esdrújula word, so the written accent on the antepenultimate syllable is obligatory.

Examples

"El director cuida mucho el espacio escénico."

Natural Translation

The director pays great attention to the stage space.

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