background

the experiences and education that a person has had before the present time, especially those that influence their character or behaviour

antecedentes, historia personal

• have a background in something

Collocations background in law · background in marketing

• She has a background in journalism.

  Ella tiene antecedentes en periodismo.

the place or time where something happens, especially when it is important to understand the situation

contexto, entorno

• in a background of something

Collocations background of war · background of poverty

• The meeting took place in a background of political tension.

  La reunión tuvo lugar en un contexto de tensión política.

the part of a picture that is furthest away from the viewer, or behind other objects in it

fondo (de una imagen)

• in the background

Collocations background image · background scenery

• The mountains can be seen in the background.

  Se pueden ver las montañas en el fondo.

a picture or colour that appears behind other pictures, words, and symbols on a computer screen

fondo (de la pantalla)

• change the background

Collocations background image · background colour

• She changed her computer's background to a picture of a beach.

  Ella cambió el fondo de pantalla de su computadora por una imagen de playa.

music that is played quietly in the background to create a pleasant atmosphere, especially in restaurants and shops

música de fondo

• play music in the background

Collocations background music · soft background music

• They played soft background music to create a relaxing atmosphere.

  Tocaron música suave de fondo para crear una atmósfera relajante.

the work that someone does, especially the type of job they have or their level in a company

posición laboral, puesto de trabajo

• have a background in something

Collocations background in finance · background in management

• He has a strong background in sales.

  Él tiene una sólida posición laboral en ventas.

the education that someone has received, especially at school or university

formación académica

• have a background in something

Collocations background in science · background in literature

• She has a solid background in mathematics.

  Ella tiene una sólida formación académica en matemáticas.

the support or help that someone receives from other people, especially in their work

apoyo, asistencia

• provide background for somebody

Collocations background support · background assistance

• The team provides a strong background for the project.

  El equipo proporciona un fuerte apoyo para el proyecto.