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primeiro plano

[pɾi'mej.ɾu 'plɑ̃.nu]
nounmasculinepl: primeiros planos
foreground
1. The part of a scene, image, or composition that is closest to the viewer or observer
The photographer placed the flowers in the foreground of the shot.
O fotógrafo colocou as flores em primeiro plano da foto.
2. A position of prominence or importance; being in the center of attention
The issue came to the foreground during the debate.
A questão veio a primeiro plano durante o debate.
3. In visual arts and cinema, the area of an image that appears closest to the camera or viewer
In the painting, the trees in the foreground frame the distant mountains.
Na pintura, as árvores em primeiro plano enquadram as montanhas distantes.
Synonyms
frentevanguardadestaquefoco
Antonyms
plano de fundofundosegundo planobackground

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
primeiro plano
Standard usage in all contexts
São Paulo
primeiro plano
Commonly used in photography and art discussions
Portugal
primeiro plano
Standard usage, also used figuratively for prominence

Related Idioms & Phrases

vir a primeiro plano - to come to the foreground; to become prominent
em primeiro plano - in the foreground; prominently
colocar em primeiro plano - to bring to the foreground; to highlight
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