subtítulos
“subtítulos” means “subtitles” in Spanish (text displayed on screen).
subtitles
Also: closed captions
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Siempre pongo los subtítulos en español para practicar mi escucha.
A2I always put the subtitles in Spanish to practice my listening.
¿Sabes cómo activar los subtítulos en esta aplicación de streaming?
B1Do you know how to turn on the captions in this streaming app?
Si el audio está muy rápido, leer los subtítulos ayuda a entender mejor.
B2If the audio is too fast, reading the subtitles helps you understand better.
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Quick Quiz: subtítulos
Question 1 of 2
If you want to read the Spanish dialogue while watching a movie, what feature should you turn on?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed by combining the Latin prefix *sub-* (meaning 'under' or 'below') with the Spanish word *títulos* (titles or headings). It literally means 'under-titles,' referring to text that appears beneath the main image or title.
First recorded: Modern usage became widespread with the rise of cinema and television in the 20th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the singular form of 'subtítulos'?
The singular form is 'subtítulo' (masculine), but it is almost always used in the plural when referring to the feature on media, like 'subtitles' in English.
Is 'subtítulos' the same as 'closed captions'?
Yes, in general use, they are often interchangeable. Technically, 'subtítulos cerrados' (closed captions) are a specific type of subtitle that includes descriptions of non-speech sounds for accessibility, but 'subtítulos' is commonly used for both.