foreground

• Parte de una escena, vista o imagen que está más cerca del observador, especialmente en una pintación, dibujo o fotografía. También puede referirse a lo más destacado o prominente visualmente frente al fondo.

A noun referring to the part of a view, scene, or image that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph.

1. Visual artsB2formal

   The part of a view or picture that is nearest to the observer, especially in a painting or photograph.

   Primer plano

   • The artist painted a tree in the foreground of the landscape.
   • In the photograph, the children are in the foreground.
   • The foreground of the painting is filled with vibrant flowers.

   Sinónimosforefrontforepartfront

   Antónimosbackground

2. C1formal

   A position of prominence or importance in a situation or discussion.

   primer plano (figurado)

   • The issue of climate change has come to the foreground of public debate.
   • Her achievements pushed her into the foreground of the industry.
   • The foreground of the conversation was dominated by economic concerns.

   Sinónimoscenter stagefocusforefrontlimelightprominencespotlight

   Antónimosbackdropbackground

• Verbo que significa resaltar o dar prominencia a algo, haciéndolo el elemento más notable o importante en una discusión, obra de arte o situación.

A verb used to indicate the act of emphasizing or making something the most prominent or important element in a discussion, artwork, or situation.

1. Emphasize or highlightC1formal

   To make something the most noticeable or important part of a discussion, image, or situation.

   resaltar, poner en primer plano

   • The report foregrounds the need for environmental reform.
   • The artist foregrounded the figure in the painting.
   • The documentary foregrounds the struggles of the working class.

   Sinónimosaccentuateemphasizefeaturehighlightplay upspotlightstressunderlineunderscore

   Antónimosbackgrounddownplayminimizeunderstate