CEFR B2

Dubbed

verb

Meaning

Provided with a new soundtrack, typically by replacing the original spoken language with a different one in a film or broadcast.

Examples

The classic Italian movie was dubbed into English for its international release.
Many viewers prefer subtitles because they feel dubbed dialogue often fails to match the actors' lip movements.

Synonyms: voiced, revoiced, translated, localized

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Dubbed (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dʌbd/

Definition

Provided with a new soundtrack, typically by replacing the original spoken language with a different one in a film or broadcast.

Examples

The classic Italian movie was dubbed into English for its international release.
Many viewers prefer subtitles because they feel dubbed dialogue often fails to match the actors' lip movements.
The studio dubbed the documentary into five different languages to reach a global audience.

How to Use Dubbed

dub into (phrasal verb): To replace original audio with a different language. — "They dubbed the cartoon into several regional dialects."
dub as (phrasal verb): To label or nickname something. — "Critics dubbed the new law as unfair."

Synonyms of Dubbed

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