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Subtitles
On-screen text representing spoken dialogue, sometimes translated into another language.
In everyday use
An English video offers Italian subtitles.
What to keep in mind
Usage varies by region. Dialogue-only subtitles may not communicate important non-speech sounds.
Also searched as: Dialogue subtitles
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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