fotografías
“fotografías” means “photographs” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
photographs, photos
Also: pictures
📝 In Action
Encontré unas fotografías antiguas en la caja de mi abuela.
A2I found some old photographs in my grandmother's box.
Vamos a tomar muchas fotografías en el viaje.
A1We are going to take many pictures on the trip.
you photograph, you are photographing
Also: you take pictures
📝 In Action
¿Tú fotografías paisajes o personas?
B1Do you photograph landscapes or people?
Si fotografías el cartel, no olvides usar flash.
B2If you photograph the sign, don't forget to use flash.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: fotografías
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'fotografías' as the action of taking a picture?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a combination of two ancient Greek ideas: *phōs*, meaning 'light,' and *graphē*, meaning 'writing' or 'drawing.' So, a 'fotografía' literally means 'drawing with light.'
First recorded: 19th century (coined internationally after the invention of the process)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'fotografías' have an accent mark?
The accent mark tells you exactly where to put the stress when you say the word. In 'fotografías' (the noun), the stress falls on the 'i' sound, not the 'a' before it. The same is true for the verb form 'tú fotografías'.
Is it okay to use 'fotos' instead of 'fotografías'?
Absolutely! 'Fotos' is the standard, informal, and highly common abbreviation for 'fotografías'. It is used constantly in everyday speech.