How to Say "caption" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “caption” is “leyenda” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
text under an image
Examples
Debes consultar la leyenda del mapa para identificar los símbolos.
You must consult the map key to identify the symbols.
La leyenda al pie de la gráfica explica el significado de los colores.
The caption at the bottom of the graph explains the meaning of the colors.
Technical Use
This meaning is often found in academic texts, manuals, or when describing visual data like charts and graphs.
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