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sovraesposizione

overexposure

noun soh-vrah-eh-spoh-zee-TSYOH-neh Rare

Usage Note

Sovraesposizione is used in both photography (too much light hitting the sensor or film) and in media/public-relations contexts (excessive visibility that can damage a brand or person). The compound prefix sovra- (over, above) is productive in Italian and combines freely with nouns and verbs.

Examples

"La sovraesposizione mediatica ha danneggiato la sua immagine."

Natural Translation

Media overexposure has damaged his image.

Literal Translation

The overexposure media-related has damaged the his image.

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