El pie de foto
Example: El pie de foto explica claramente el contenido de la imagen.
Definition
"El pie de foto" refers to the caption or explanatory text accompanying an image, specifically designed to clarify or provide context about the image's content. It helps readers understand what the picture represents or its relevance.
Etymology
The term "el pie de foto" literally translates from Spanish as 'the foot of the photo,' where 'pie' means foot, and 'foto' is a shortened form of 'fotografía' (photograph). The phrase suggests the text sits at the bottom or 'foot' of the image, explaining it. Did you know that this positioning mimics the traditional placement of footnotes in texts?
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"El pie de foto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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