foreground

• Parte de uma vista, cena ou imagem que está mais próxima do observador, especialmente em uma pintura ou fotografia. Também se refere à posição de destaque ou primeiro plano em uma situação.

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.

   primeiro 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.

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2. C1formal

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

   Primeiro plano

   • 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.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de destacar ou dar maior importância a algo, tornando-o o elemento mais visível ou central em uma discussão, obra de arte ou situação.

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.

   Destacar

   • 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.

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