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backstory in Portuguese

backstory in Portuguese is história de fundo — backstory means the background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.

backstory in Portuguese

história de fundo
noun
The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.

What does "backstory" mean?

  1. noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
    "The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through."
  2. noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.
    "The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust."
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backstory in a sentence

  • The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through.
  • Every character in the novel has a rich backstory that shapes their choices.
  • The con artist had invented an elaborate backstory to gain his victims' trust.

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What is "backstory" in Portuguese?

"backstory" in Portuguese is história de fundo. backstory means: The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.

How do you use "backstory" in a sentence?

Example: "The film reveals the villain's backstory in a flashback halfway through." In Portuguese, "backstory" is história de fundo.

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