Álbum (en. Album)

/ˈal.bum/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Collection of photographs or documents organized in a book.
This photo album captures the best moments of our vacation.
Este álbum de fotos recoge los mejores momentos de nuestras vacaciones.
Disc that contains several musical recordings.
The band's new album was a huge success this year.
El nuevo álbum de la banda fue un gran éxito este año.
Collection of music or art albums.
She has an impressive collection of vinyl albums.
Ella tiene una impresionante colección de álbumes de vinilo.

Etymology

From Latin 'album', which means 'white board' or 'list'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To release an album
To publish or compile a collection of photos or recordings.
sacar un álbum
Family album
Collection of photos that documents a family's history.
álbum familiar
Scrapbook
Book where newspaper clippings, photographs, and other memorabilia are placed.
álbum de recortes

Related Words

Photography
Image captured by a camera.
fotografía
Disk
Physical medium that stores music.
disco
Compilation
Gathering of various works or items into a single set.
compilación

Slang Meanings

Photo album
I am going to print a photo album of our wedding.
Voy a imprimir un álbum de fotos de nuestra boda.
Music album
That artist's album has been on the charts for weeks.
Ese álbum de la artista ha estado en las listas de exitos por semanas.