backdrop

• Sustantivo que designa un telón pintado o un decorado colocado al fondo del escenario en una producción teatral; por extensión, el fondo visual o contexto sobre el que ocurre algo.

A noun referring to a painted cloth or scenery hung at the back of a stage, used as part of a theatrical set.

1. Stage sceneryB2formalart

   A painted cloth or other surface hung at the back of a stage, used as part of the scenery for a theatrical performance.

   Telón de fondo

   • The backdrop for the play depicted a beautiful forest scene.
   • They painted a new backdrop for the school musical.
   • The backdrop was lowered into place before the first act.

   Sinónimosbackclothdrop

2. Background contextB2formal

   The general situation or setting in which an event takes place.

   telón de fondo

   • The political unrest served as a backdrop for the novel.
   • The economic crisis formed the backdrop of their decision.
   • The beautiful mountains provided a stunning backdrop for the wedding.

   Sinónimosbackgroundcontextenvironmentframeworkmilieuscenesetting