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escândalo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • scandal noun A public event or revelation that causes outrage and damages the reputation of those involved.
  • scene noun The place where something happens, especially something notable or newsworthy.

Senses

escândalo is used for these senses in English:

  • scandal An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved.
  • scene An exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others, creating embarrassment or disruption; often, an artificial or affected action, or course of action, done for effect; a theatrical display.

scandal — full definition

  1. noun A public event or revelation that causes outrage and damages the reputation of those involved.
  2. noun Damage done to someone's reputation, or the disgrace resulting from wrongdoing.

scene — full definition

  1. noun The place where something happens, especially something notable or newsworthy.
  2. noun A single episode or part of a play, film, or story set in one place or time.
  3. noun A loosely connected group of people who share an interest or subculture.
  4. noun A dramatic, embarrassing outburst of emotion in public.

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