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fondo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  • backdrop noun A large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.
  • background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
  • backlog noun An accumulation of unfinished work, unfilled orders, or unresolved tasks.
  • bottom noun The lowest part of something.
  • deep adj Extending a long way down from the top or surface.
  • dip verb To lower something briefly into a liquid.
  • fund noun A sum of money set aside or collected for a specific purpose.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
  • petticoat noun A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
  • point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.

Senses

fondo is used for these senses in English:

  • back The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
  • back That which is farthest away from the front.
  • backdrop An image that serves as a visual background.
  • background A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
  • background Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
  • background A less important feature of scenery (as opposed to foreground).
  • background (computing) A type of activity on a computer that is not normally visible to the user.
  • backlog A reserve source or supply.

back — full definition

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

backdrop — full definition

  1. noun A large painted cloth or screen hung behind a stage set.
  2. noun The circumstances or setting against which events take place.
  3. verb To serve as a background for something.

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