1. A subject, idea, or motif that is widely recognized, accepted, or formally admitted as important or significant in a work of art, literature, discourse, or discussion
The cycle of life and death is an acknowledged theme in Shakespeare's plays.
O ciclo da vida e da morte é um tema reconhecido nas peças de Shakespeare.
2. A central or recurring idea that has been explicitly confirmed or validated by relevant parties or experts
Environmental degradation has become an acknowledged theme in contemporary cinema.
A degradação ambiental tornou-se um tema reconhecido no cinema contemporâneo.