Filmar (en. Film)

/filˈmaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To visually register an event or action through a camera.
We decided to film our friends' wedding.
Decidimos filmar la boda de nuestros amigos.
To produce a film or a short film.
The director is going to film his new movie in Spain.
El director va a filmar su nueva película en España.
To capture images for an audiovisual document.
We are filming a documentary about marine life.
Estamos filmando un documental sobre la vida marina.

Etymology

From the English 'to film', which means 'to record'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to film on set
To record in a designated place for making movies.
filmar en el set
to film a short film
To produce a short audiovisual work.
filmar un cortometraje
to film outdoors
To record in an outdoor environment, outside of a studio.
filmar en exteriores

Related Words

filming
The process of recording images.
filmación
camera
A device used to record images.
cámara
direction
The art of guiding an audiovisual production.
dirección

Slang Meanings

To make an informal video.
I’m going to film something fun for my social media.
Voy a filmar algo divertido para mis redes.
To record a scene without permits.
He films on the street without asking for permission.
Él filma en la calle sin pedir autorización.