background-size property

[ˈbækɡraʊnd saɪz ˈprɒpərti]
noun
propriedade background-size
1. A CSS property that specifies the size of background images, allowing control over how background images are displayed within an element
The background-size property set to 'cover' will make the image cover the entire element while maintaining its aspect ratio.
A propriedade background-size definida como 'cover' fará com que a imagem cubra todo o elemento mantendo sua proporção de aspecto.
2. CSS property that accepts values like 'auto', 'cover', 'contain', or specific pixel/percentage measurements to control background image dimensions
You can use background-size: 50% 100px to set the width to 50% and the height to 100 pixels.
Você pode usar background-size: 50% 100px para definir a largura em 50% e a altura em 100 pixels.
This is a technical term used universally in web development across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is part of CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) standard and is typically used unchanged in Portuguese technical documentation, though explanations are provided in Portuguese.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
background image sizingimage scaling propertybackground dimension property

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade background-size
Standard term used in web development documentation and tutorials
Portugal
propriedade background-size
Same terminology used in Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

background-imagebackground-positionbackground-repeatCSS propertiesresponsive designcover valuecontain value
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