fotografías
/fo-to-gra-FEE-as/
photographs
As a noun, 'fotografías' means photographs. This image shows several printed pictures.
fotografías(noun)
photographs
?pictures taken with a camera
,photos
?common abbreviation
pictures
?general term for images
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Remember that the singular word 'fotografía' is always feminine, even though it ends in '-a'. This means all related words must also be feminine: 'Las fotografías son bonitas'.
The Short Version
In daily conversation, Spanish speakers almost always shorten 'fotografías' to 'fotos'. Use 'fotos' to sound more natural and casual.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misusing Gender
Mistake: "Los fotografías"
Correction: Las fotografías. The singular form ends in -a, and it is a feminine word. The plural must use 'las'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Taking Pictures
The most common way to say 'to take pictures' in Spanish is 'tomar fotos' or 'hacer fotos', not usually 'fotografiar' unless you are speaking formally.
As a verb, 'fotografías' means 'you photograph' (tú form). This image shows someone actively taking a picture.
fotografías(verb)
you photograph
?present tense, tú form
,you are photographing
?present continuous sense
you take pictures
?informal translation (tú)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Stress Shift
Notice the accent mark on the 'i' in this verb form ('fotografías'). This is important because it shifts the stress away from the normal spot, making the verb sound clearer and more distinct.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "Tu fotografías (without accent)"
Correction: Tú fotografías. The accent on 'tú' (the pronoun) is necessary when it means 'you' and the accent on 'fotografías' is necessary for the correct pronunciation.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal
This verb form uses 'tú', which is the informal way to say 'you'. If you are speaking to someone formally, you would use 'usted fotografía'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fotografías
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'fotografías' as the action of taking a picture?
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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.