palcoscenico

stage, theatre stage

noun pahl-koh-SHEH-nee-koh Rare

Usage Note

Palcoscenico is the technical term for a theatre stage (the raised platform where actors perform). The shorter palco is used colloquially. The figurative phrase calcare le scene del palcoscenico means to tread the boards. Do not confuse with palco alone, which can also mean a box (seating area) in a theatre.

Examples

"L'attrice è salita sul palcoscenico tra gli applausi."

Natural Translation

The actress walked onto the stage to applause.

Literal Translation

The actress is climbed on-the stage amid the applause.

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