legenda — meaning in English

English meaning

• backstory 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.
• key noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
• legend noun A traditional story from the past, often only partly true.

Senses

legenda is used for these senses in English:

• backstory (chiefly, espionage, law enforcement) A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.
• cover story (espionage) A fictitious account that is intended to hide one's real motive.
• key A small guide explaining symbols or terminology, especially the legend on a map or chart.

backstory — full definition

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.
2. noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.

key — full definition

1. noun A shaped piece of metal used to open or lock a particular lock.
2. noun The single most important factor or step needed to achieve something.
3. noun One of the buttons pressed to type on a keyboard or play a musical instrument.
4. noun A short guide listing what the symbols, colours, or abbreviations on a map, chart, or test mean.
5. noun In music, the set of related notes a piece is built around, giving it its overall tonal centre.

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