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cámaras

KAH-mah-rahsˈka.ma.ras

“cámaras” means “cameras” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

cameras, video cameras

Also: security cameras
NounfA1
A simple arrangement of three different types of cameras: a modern DSLR, a small vintage camera, and a movie camera, illustrating photographic equipment.

📝 In Action

Las cámaras de seguridad grabaron todo el incidente.

A2

The security cameras recorded the entire incident.

Necesito comprar pilas nuevas para mis cámaras.

A1

I need to buy new batteries for my cameras.

¡Sonrían! Hay cámaras por todas partes.

A1

Smile! There are cameras everywhere.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • videocámaras (video cameras)
  • equipo fotográfico (photographic equipment)

Common Collocations

  • cámaras ocultas – hidden cameras
  • cámaras de vigilancia – surveillance cameras

chambers, houses

Also: rooms
NounfB2formal
Spain
A large, empty, semi-circular room designed for legislative assembly, featuring tiered rows of wooden desks facing a central raised podium.

📝 In Action

Las cámaras del Congreso votaron a favor de la ley.

B2

The houses of Congress voted in favor of the law.

Se reunieron en las cámaras para discutir la reforma.

C1

They met in the chambers to discuss the reform.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • salones (halls, large rooms)
  • asambleas (assemblies)

Common Collocations

  • Cámaras de Comercio – Chambers of Commerce
  • Cámaras legislativas – legislative chambers

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cámaras" in Spanish:

cameras→security cameras→video cameras→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cámaras

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'cámaras' in its political or formal meaning?

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👥 Word Family▼
cámara(camera, chamber (singular)) — Noun
camarero(waiter (historically 'chamber attendant')) — Noun
camarista(chamber member (judge or legislator)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
ramasdamas
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin 'camera,' meaning 'vaulted roof' or 'chamber.' This idea of an enclosed space led to its use for small rooms (chambers) and later for the dark box (camera obscura) used in early photography.

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish as 'cámara')

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: cameraFrench: chambre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cámara' ever masculine?

No, 'cámara' is always a feminine noun. If you hear someone say 'el cámara,' they are usually referring to 'el camarógrafo' (the cameraman/camera operator), but the device itself is always 'la cámara'.

How do I say 'inner tube' (for a tire) in Spanish?

While the technical term is sometimes 'cámara,' it is much more common to say 'cámara de aire' (literally 'air chamber') or simply 'tubo' in some regions.