grabación
“grabación” means “recording” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
recording
Also: record, tape
📝 In Action
¿Puedes subir el volumen de la grabación, por favor?
A1Can you turn up the volume of the recording, please?
Esta es la grabación más antigua que tenemos del concierto.
A2This is the oldest recording we have of the concert.
Borré accidentalmente la grabación de nuestra entrevista.
B1I accidentally deleted the recording of our interview.
recording
Also: taping, engraving
📝 In Action
La grabación de su nuevo álbum duró seis meses.
B1The recording (process) of their new album lasted six months.
Necesitamos silencio absoluto durante la grabación de voz.
B2We need absolute silence during the voice recording (session).
La grabación del documental fue un desafío logístico.
C1The filming (recording) of the documentary was a logistical challenge.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: grabación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'grabación' to mean the process, not the final product?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the verb 'grabar', which originally meant 'to carve' or 'to engrave' (like carving a design into wood or stone). When technology arrived, this meaning was extended to 'carving' sound or image onto a medium like tape or film.
First recorded: 17th century (for the older meaning of engraving); 20th century (for the modern meaning)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'grabación' only for audio, or can it be used for video too?
'Grabación' is generally used for both audio and video. If you need to be specific about video, you can use 'filmación' (filming), but 'grabación' is a perfectly acceptable general term for capturing either sound or image.
How do I say 'recording studio'?
The common and correct term is 'estudio de grabación'.