subtitles
Translation
subtitles
Examples
I watch foreign films with subtitles.
I watch foreign films with subtitles.
Can you turn on the subtitles?
Can you turn on the subtitles?
Grammar Patterns
to watch ((sth.)) with subtitles to view (sth.) with translated text I watch foreign films with subtitles.
to turn on/off the subtitles to activate/deactivate the text display Can you turn on the subtitles?
Similar Words
Synonyms: captions, closed captions
Etymology
From the prefix 'sub-' (under) + 'title'. Literally, 'titles under' the main picture.
Memory Tips
Think of the text that runs 'sub' (under) the main 'title' or picture on the screen.