cámaras
/KAH-mah-rahs/
cameras
"Cámaras" refers to photographic or video equipment.
cámaras(noun)
cameras
?photographic or video equipment
,video cameras
?surveillance equipment
security cameras
?for monitoring public spaces
📝 In Action
Las cámaras de seguridad grabaron todo el incidente.
A2The security cameras recorded the entire incident.
Necesito comprar pilas nuevas para mis cámaras.
A1I need to buy new batteries for my cameras.
¡Sonrían! Hay cámaras por todas partes.
A1Smile! There are cameras everywhere.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural
Since 'cámara' is a feminine word, 'cámaras' is also feminine and plural. This means you must use feminine plural words with it, like 'las' (the) and adjectives ending in '-as' (e.g., 'las cámaras viejas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "Using masculine articles like 'los cámaras'."
Correction: Always use 'las cámaras' (the cameras) because 'cámara' is a feminine noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Tip
Remember the accent mark! It means the stress falls on the first 'a' (CÁ-ma-ras), not the second.
"Cámaras" can also mean legislative or governmental chambers.
cámaras(noun)
chambers
?legislative or governmental bodies
,houses
?parliamentary bodies (e.g., House of Representatives)
rooms
?formal meeting spaces
📝 In Action
Las cámaras del Congreso votaron a favor de la ley.
B2The houses of Congress voted in favor of the law.
Se reunieron en las cámaras para discutir la reforma.
C1They met in the chambers to discuss the reform.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Usage
In this context, 'cámaras' usually refers to two or more legislative bodies, often used when referring to a bicameral system (like a Senate and a House of Representatives).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clues
If you see 'cámaras' next to words like 'Congreso' (Congress) or 'ley' (law), it means legislative bodies, not recording devices.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cámaras
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cámaras' in its political or formal meaning?
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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.