Poster
Definition
A printed, illustrated, or written public announcement, usually of large dimensions, announcing a cultural, sporting, political, or commercial event, pasted on walls or special boards to attract the attention of passersby; poster, placard.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Poster
- Placard
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun taking standard plural and definite case endings in modern typography fields. |
| Formation | Neologistic borrowing from French 'affiche', functionally stabilized across standard noun variations. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ˈfiʃ] |
| Source | Standard Encyclopedia of Graphic Design, Print Media, and Advertising Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Un afiș uriaș colorat anunța concertul trupei de rock pe fațada clădirii teatrului național.
EN: A huge colored poster announced the rock band's concert on the facade of the national theater building.
RO: Designerul grafic a conceput un afiș minimalist pentru a promova noua expoziție de artă contemporană.
EN: The graphic designer conceived a minimalist poster to promote the new contemporary art exhibition.
RO: Compania a lipit câte un afiș informativ în fiecare stație de autobuz pentru a anunța modificarea traseelor.
EN: The company pasted an informative notice in each bus station to announce the route changes.
Idioms & Phrases
Afiș electoral / Campaign poster / election placard
RO: Material tipărit utilizat de partidele politice în timpul campaniilor pentru a prezenta chipul și ideile unui candidat.
EN: Printed material used by political parties during campaigns to present the image and ideas of a candidate.
Cap de afiș / Headliner / star of the show
RO: Numele principalului artist sau spectacol plasat în partea de sus a reclamei, reprezentând atracția majoră a evenimentului.
EN: The name of the main artist or show placed at the top of the advertisement, representing the major attraction of the event.
Afiș de spectacol / Playbill / theater poster
RO: Foaea volantă sau panoul care conține distribuția completă, ora și locul unde se va desfășura o piesă de teatru.
EN: The flyer or board containing the full cast, time, and place where a theatrical play will be performed.
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