fundo; antecedentes; origem; contexto
1. The part of a scene or picture that is behind the main objects or people
The mountains in the background of the photograph are beautiful.
As montanhas ao fundo da fotografia são bonitas.
2. A person's education, experience, and family history
She comes from a wealthy background.
Ela vem de uma origem abastada.
3. The circumstances or situation that forms the setting for an event
The historical background is essential to understanding this conflict.
O contexto histórico é essencial para entender este conflito.
4. Sounds or activity that continue while something else is happening in the foreground
There was background noise during the phone call.
Havia ruído de fundo durante a chamada telefônica.
Related Idioms & Phrases
background check - verificação de antecedentes
in the background - em segundo plano
fade into the background - desaparecer em segundo plano
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