autógrafo
/ow-TOH-grah-foh/
autograph
Un autógrafo is a signature from a famous person, like a player signing a ball.
autógrafo(noun)
autograph
?a famous person's signature
signature
?specifically one given to a fan
📝 In Action
El actor me dio su autógrafo en un papel.
A1The actor gave me his autograph on a piece of paper.
Ella tiene una colección de autógrafos de futbolistas.
A2She has a collection of autographs from soccer players.
💡 Grammar Points
Using with 'el'
This is a 'masculine' word, so you should use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a). Example: 'el autógrafo'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Firma vs. Autógrafo
Mistake: "Using 'autógrafo' for a contract or a bank check."
Correction: Use 'firma' for official documents. Use 'autógrafo' for fans and famous people.
⭐ Usage Tips
Social Context
In Spanish, if you ask a celebrity for their signature, always use 'autógrafo' to sound more like a fan.
Something autógrafo is written by hand by the person mentioned.
autógrafo(adjective)
handwritten
?written by the person mentioned
,autograph
?describing a manuscript
📝 In Action
El museo guarda un manuscrito autógrafo de Cervantes.
C1The museum keeps a handwritten manuscript by Cervantes.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
As a describing word, it changes to 'autógrafa' if the thing it describes is 'feminine'. Example: 'una carta autógrafa'.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use
Only use this form if you are talking about historical documents or original letters in a very formal way.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: autógrafo
Question 1 of 2
Which word would you use to ask a soccer player for their signature?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'autógrafo' the same as 'firma'?
Not exactly. 'Firma' is any signature (like on a credit card). 'Autógrafo' is specifically a signature given by someone famous to a fan.
Can I use 'autógrafo' as a verb?
No, 'autógrafo' is the noun (the thing). To say 'to autograph,' you use the verb 'autografiar'.