Definition

Describing a film or video that has text at the bottom of the screen showing the translated dialogue in another language.

Example

The movie was subtitled in Spanish, making it easier for non-English speakers to understand.

Conversation

Have you seen that new foreign film yet?

Not yet, but I heard it's really good and subtitled.

Yeah, I love watching subtitled movies; they feel more authentic.

Same here! It’s nice to hear the original actors’ voices.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subtitled → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "title" (from Old French *titule*, meaning a heading or title) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "subtitled" refers to text that appears under the main title or text, typically in the context of films or videos.

Memory Tip

Think of 'under' ('sub-') and a 'title' — subtitled means having text that appears under the main title.

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