contraluz

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el contraluz, la contraluz(
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trah
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. backlight
La silueta de un árbol se recortaba en el contraluz de la ventana.A tree was silhouetted against the backlight of the window.
b. backlighting
El contraluz es ideal para fotografiar objetos de cristal transparente.Backlighting is ideal for shooting transparent glass objects.
a. backlit photo
Si el contraluz está subexpuesto, no se distinguirá el contorno de los objetos.If the backlit photo is underexposed, you won't be able to make out the objects' outlines.
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