How to Say "photography" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “photography” is “fotografía” — use 'fotografía' when talking about the art, practice, or profession of taking pictures.
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fotografía
nounB1general
Use 'fotografía' when talking about the art, practice, or profession of taking pictures.
Examples
Estudió fotografía en la universidad.
She studied photography at the university.
fotográfico
adjectiveA2general
Use 'fotográfico' as an adjective to describe things related to photography, such as equipment or places like studios.
Examples
Este es un estudio fotográfico muy profesional.
This is a very professional photography studio.
Noun vs. Adjective Confusion
The most common mistake is using the noun 'fotografía' when you need the adjective 'fotográfico'. Remember, if you're describing something *as* photographic (like a studio or equipment), you need the adjective form. If you're talking about the activity or field, use the noun.
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