Fotografiar (en. To photograph)

/fotoɣɾaˈfi.aɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Visually record a moment or scene with a camera.
I am going to photograph the sunset.
Voy a fotografiar la puesta de sol.
Take a photograph of something or someone.
She wants to photograph her family in the park.
Ella quiere fotografiar a su familia en el parque.
Make a fixed image on a light-sensitive surface.
He knows how to photograph with natural light.
Él conoce cómo fotografiar con luz natural.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'photos' meaning light and 'grapho' meaning to write.

Common Phrases and Expressions

photograph a moment
Capture a special moment with a camera.
fotografiar un momento
photograph an event
Take pictures during a celebration or event.
fotografiar un evento
photograph landscapes
Capture images of nature and the environment.
fotografiar paisajes
photograph portraits
Take photographs of people, often in close-up.
fotografiar retratos

Related Words

photography
The resulting image from photographing.
fotografía
photographer
Person who is dedicated to taking photographs.
fotógrafo
camera
Device used for photographing.
cámara

Slang Meanings

Take a selfie
I am going to photograph myself with my friends at the party.
Voy a fotografiarme con mis amigos en la fiesta.
Shoot
We are going to shoot some photos at the event.
Vamos a disparar unas fotos en el evento.