background size

[/ˈbækɡraʊnd saɪz/]
nounpl: background sizes
tamanho do fundo
1. A CSS property that specifies the size of a background image in relation to the background positioning area
The background size property was set to 'cover' to fill the entire element.
A propriedade tamanho do fundo foi definida como 'cover' para preencher todo o elemento.
2. The dimensions or scale at which a background image is displayed on a web page
You can adjust the background size using pixels, percentages, or keywords like 'contain' and 'cover'.
Você pode ajustar o tamanho do fundo usando pixels, porcentagens ou palavras-chave como 'contain' e 'cover'.
This is a technical term primarily used in web development and design contexts. In Brazil and Portugal, developers often use the English term 'background size' even when speaking Portuguese, as it is the official CSS property name. The term is used identically in both American English and other English-speaking regions, with no regional variations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
background dimensionsbackground scalingimage sizing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tamanho do fundo
Standard technical term used in web development
Portugal
tamanho da imagem de fundo
More descriptive phrasing common in European Portuguese
Technical Communities
background size
Often used untranslated in technical documentation and code

Related Words

background imageCSS propertybackground positionbackground repeatbackground attachment
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