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camera

/ˈkæm.rə/

A camera is a device used to capture and record static or moving images. It works by focusing light through a lens onto a light-sensitive surface such as film or a digital sensor.

Ejemplos

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I always carry a camera when I go on vacation.

I always bring a photography device when I travel.

2

The security camera recorded the movement in the hallway.

The surveillance device filmed the activity in the corridor.

3

Is the camera on? I want to record this song.

Is the recording device working? I want to film this.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
camera
Adjetivo
camera-ready
Relacionado
cameraman
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Truco para recordar

The word 'camera' comes from the word 'chamber' (a room). Think of the camera as a small dark room where light enters.

Quiz rápido

Please look at the ________ and say cheese!

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: camera

Ejemplos

1

I always carry a camera when I go on vacation.

everyday

I always bring a photography device when I travel.

2

The security camera recorded the movement in the hallway.

formal

The surveillance device filmed the activity in the corridor.

3

Is the camera on? I want to record this song.

informal

Is the recording device working? I want to film this.

4

The experiment used a high-resolution camera to track particle motion.

academic

The scientific test used a high-quality imaging device to follow movement.

5

We need to upgrade our studio camera for better video production.

business

We must buy a better professional recording device for our business work.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
camera
Adjetivo
camera-ready
Relacionado
cameraman

Colocaciones comunes

digital camera a camera that stores images on a memory card
take a photo with a camera to use the device to capture a picture
security camera a device used for monitoring a building
point the camera to aim the lens at a specific object
look into the camera to look directly at the lens

Frases Comunes

smile for the camera

look happy while being photographed

behind the camera

the person recording the image

on camera

appearing in a video or film

Se confunde a menudo con

camera vs camcorder

A camcorder is specifically for video, while a camera can be for both photos and video.

camera vs camara

This is the Spanish spelling; in English, it must have an 'e' in the middle.

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Notas de uso

Use 'camera' to refer to both professional gear and the built-in lenses on your smartphone. It is a countable noun.

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'make a photo'; remember to use the verb 'take' with camera.

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Truco para recordar

The word 'camera' comes from the word 'chamber' (a room). Think of the camera as a small dark room where light enters.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'camera obscura' meaning 'dark chamber'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one camera, two cameras. Usually used with the verb 'take' (e.g., to take a camera with you).
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Contexto cultural

In modern culture, cameras are ubiquitous due to their integration into mobile phones and social media usage.

Quiz rápido

Please look at the ________ and say cheese!

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: camera

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