autógrafo
/auˈtoɡɾafo/masculine
The English word autograph is translated into Spanish as autógrafo.
autógrafo is a masculine noun used to refer to an autograph. For the action of signing a book or writing one's name, you can use the related verb autografiar.
Meaning: signature (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the Greek-derived prefix auto- (self) and grafo (writing).
Which one should you use?
While autógrafo refers specifically to a celebrity's autograph, the word firma is the standard term used for a person's signature on a document or a contract.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is autógrafos, which maintains the accent on the o to ensure the stress remains on the same syllable.
How do you pronounce it?
/auˈtoɡɾafo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking for an autógrafo from a non-celebrity can be used as a sarcastic joke to imply that the person thinks they are very important.
- The word autógrafo can be used as an adjective in Spanish to describe a manuscript written in the author's own hand, rather than a copy.
- In Spanish, the suffix -grafo doesn't just appear in autógrafo, but is the standard way to name scientific recording devices like the sismógrafo used for earthquakes.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puede dar un autógrafo?Could I get your autograph?This sentence is useful for asking to receive an autógrafo.Tatoeba #577587 by Shishir, translation #577018 by CK
- El admirador le pidió su autógrafo.The fan asked for his autograph.This sentence shows a fan requesting an autógrafo.Tatoeba #1826782 by marcelostockle, translation #284572 by Dejo
- Voy a pedirle un autógrafo. ¿Tienes algo con que escribir?I'm going to ask him for an autograph. Do you have anything to write with?This sentence is useful for expressing the intent to ask for an autógrafo and asking for a writing utensil.Tatoeba #6192284 by UsuarioX, translation #284571 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are at a book signing event.
- DanielHola, María. ¿Me firmas un autógrafo aquí?Hello, María. Will you sign an autograph for me here?
- MaríaClaro, Daniel. Con mucho gusto.Of course, Daniel. I'd be happy to.
- DanielGracias, guardaré este autógrafo siempre.Thank you, I will keep this autograph forever.
- MaríaDe nada, gracias por venir.You're welcome, thanks for coming.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “autograph” translations and entries autógrafo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
