Subtitle
contentText displayed on screen translating or transcribing dialogue.
Explanation
Subtitles are text overlays on video content that translate or transcribe dialogue and sometimes other audio elements. Foreign-language subtitles translate dialogue into the viewer's language. SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) also include sound effect descriptions. All major streaming services offer extensive subtitle options.
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Last updated: March 2026