Grabar (en. Engrave)
/ɡraˈβaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To record a sound, an image, or a video onto a digital or physical medium.
I am going to record the class so I can review it later.
Voy a grabar la clase para poder revisarla después.
To print or mark a design onto a material.
The artist recorded his signature in the corner of the painting.
El artista grabó su firma en la esquina de la pintura.
To make a musical recording.
The band is going to record their new album next month.
La banda va a grabar su nuevo álbum el próximo mes.
To store information on an electronic device.
I need to record this file on my hard drive.
Necesito grabar este archivo en mi disco duro.
Etymology
From Latin 'grābāre', meaning 'to make grooves or impressions'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to brand
To make a permanent impression on something.
grabar a fuego
to record an album
To produce a musical recording for distribution.
grabar un disco
to record a video
To capture moving images for viewing.
grabar un video
Related Words
recording
The action of recording; the product resulting from this action.
grabación
recorder
A device used to record sound or images.
grabador
recorded
A reference to something that has been recorded.
grabado
Slang Meanings
To record something that will be used later.
I'm going to record this on my phone so I don't forget it.
Voy a grabar esto en el celular para no olvidarlo.
To make a quick recording of an idea or concept.
Let me record this idea before I forget it.
Déjame grabar esta idea antes de que se me olvide.