filmar
“filmar” means “to film” in Spanish (to make a movie or video).
to film, to shootAlso: to record
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Están filmando un documental sobre la vida marina en el Caribe.
B1They are filming a documentary about marine life in the Caribbean.
Mi abuelo filmó toda mi niñez con una cámara antigua.
A2My grandfather filmed my whole childhood with an old camera.
Necesitamos filmar la escena de nuevo porque hubo mucho ruido.
B2We need to shoot the scene again because there was a lot of noise.
Word Connections
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Present Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: filmar
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Which sentence correctly uses 'filmar'?
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📚 Etymology
This word is a direct borrowing from the English word 'film,' which was then adapted into a standard Spanish verb by adding the common '-ar' ending.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (following the rise of cinema and photography)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'filmar' y 'rodar'?
Both mean 'to film,' but 'rodar' is usually reserved for professional, large-scale cinematic projects, like a feature film or a major TV series. 'Filmar' is more general and can be used for anything from a home video to a documentary.