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
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
context — full definition
- noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
- noun The words or text surrounding a particular word or passage that help clarify its meaning.