position: absolute
[pəˈzɪʃən ˈæbsəluːt]
noun phrase / CSS property
posicionamento absoluto
1. A CSS property that removes an element from the normal document flow and positions it relative to its nearest positioned ancestor or the viewport
The popup uses position: absolute to float above the main content.
O popup usa posicionamento absoluto para flutuar acima do conteúdo principal.
2. In web design, a layout technique where elements are placed at specific coordinates independently of other elements
Using position: absolute allows precise control over element placement.
Usar posicionamento absoluto permite controle preciso sobre a colocação de elementos.
This is technical jargon from CSS/web development, used internationally without translation in most tech communities. Brazilian web developers typically use the Portuguese translation 'posicionamento absoluto' in documentation and communication, though the English term is often retained in code comments and technical discussions.
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