Cámaras (en. Cameras)

ˈka.ma.ɾas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Enclosed space, usually where a specific activity takes place.
The hotel room is very comfortable.
La cámara de un hotel es muy cómoda.
Device that captures images or video.
I bought a digital camera for my vacation.
Compré una cámara digital para mis vacaciones.
Unit of a videoconferencing system.
The camera is connected to my computer.
La cámara está conectada a mi computadora.
In architectural terminology, a camera can refer to a room or cell.
The king's chamber was very luxurious.
La cámara del rey era muy lujosa.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'camera', which means 'chamber', 'room'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chamber of commerce
Institution that represents the interests of commerce and industry in a region.
cámara de comercio
darkroom
Optical device that projects an image of the outside world onto a surface.
cámara oscura
security camera
Surveillance device used to monitor specific areas.
cámara de seguridad

Related Words

video
A way to capture moving images using a camera.
video
photography
The art and technique of capturing images using a camera.
fotografía
recording
The process of recording sound or image on a medium.
grabación

Slang Meanings

Camera, in the context of friends or trust.
Let's take a photo for the party.
Vamos a hacer una cámara para la fiesta.
Referring to casually filming or taking photos.
Let's take pictures in the park today.
Vamos a cámara en el parque hoy.