Grabados (en. Engravings)

ɡraˈβaðos

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Images obtained through the technique of engraving.
The engravings from the series were truly impressive.
Los grabados de la serie eran realmente impresionantes.
Sound recordings stored on a medium.
The recordings of his voice are a very valuable memory.
Los grabados de su voz son un recuerdo muy valioso.
verb
The action of recording images or sounds.
The show was recorded so that everyone could watch it later.
Se grabó el espectáculo para que todos pudieran verlo después.

Etymology

From the verb 'grabar', which comes from the Latin 'grābāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

engraved in stone
Something that is permanent and unchanging.
grabados en piedra
engraved in memory
Memories or impressions that endure.
grabados en la memoria

Related Words

to record
The action of recording audio or video.
grabar
recording
The product of the act of recording.
grabado

Slang Meanings

Referring to something that has been securely recorded.
That story is well recorded, there’s no way you’ll forget it.
Esa historia está bien grabada, no hay forma de que la olvides.
Using 'grabado' as a synonym for something that has been registered in the mind.
That moment is etched in my mind forever.
Ese momento está grabado en mi mente para siempre.