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contesto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  • context noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
  • setting noun The place, time, and circumstances in which something happens, such as a story or event.

Senses

contesto is used for these senses in English:

  • background One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
  • setting time, place, circumstance

background — full definition

  1. noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  2. noun A person's history, education, or experience.
  3. adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
  4. verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.

context — full definition

  1. noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
  2. noun The words or text surrounding a particular word or passage that help clarify its meaning.

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