background position

[ˈbækɡraʊnd pəˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: background positions
posição de fundo
1. In CSS, a property that specifies the starting position of a background image within an element
The background position is set to top left to align the image in the upper corner.
A posição de fundo é definida como canto superior esquerdo para alinhar a imagem no canto superior.
2. The coordinate values (horizontal and vertical) that determine where a background image begins to display
Using background position 50% 50% centers the background image on the element.
Usando a posição de fundo 50% 50% centraliza a imagem de fundo no elemento.
3. A social or professional role that is not prominent or is behind the scenes
She held a background position in the organization before being promoted to management.
Ela ocupava uma posição de fundo na organização antes de ser promovida à gerência.
This term is primarily used in web development and design communities. In Brazil and Portugal, technical professionals typically use this term in English or as a direct translation 'posição de fundo' when discussing CSS. When used in professional contexts to describe roles or positions, it suggests someone working behind the scenes or in a supporting capacity rather than in a leadership role.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
background offsetimage positionbackground alignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
foreground position

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posição de fundo
Standard technical term used in web development contexts
Portugal
posição do fundo
Alternative phrasing more common in European Portuguese
Technical Communities
background-position
Often kept in English in code and technical documentation across all regions

Related Words

background imagebackground sizeCSS propertyweb designpositioning

Related Idioms & Phrases

take a background position
hold a background position
move to the background
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