cámara
/ˈkamaɾa/feminine
The Spanish word for chamber is cámara. Wiktionary also lists recámara.
Meaning: enclosed space similar to a room (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cámara | /ˈkamaɾa/ | feminine |
| recámara | /reˈkamaɾa/ | feminine |
cámara is a formal term used for legislative chambers or scientific contexts.
Which one should you use?
While cámara can refer to a chamber in a technical or legislative sense, recámara is specifically used in many Latin American countries to mean a bedroom.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, recámara is the specific term used for a bedroom.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cámara is feminine, so it must be preceded by feminine articles like la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkamaɾa/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you ask for a cámara you might receive a video camera rather than a room, as the word also translates to 'camera'.
- The word cámara originates from the Ancient Greek word kamára, which specifically described a space with an arched or vaulted cover.
- While recámara means 'bedroom' in Mexico and parts of Latin America, a person in Spain would typically use dormitorio or habitación.
Examples in context
- Hubo serias acusaciones contra el presidente de la cámara.There were serious accusations against the president of the chamber.This sentence shows how to use cámara when referring to a legislative body.Tatoeba #2105479 by hayastan, translation #12961967 by mexicanhere
- Según la Constitución, las resoluciones de la cámara baja se anteponen a las de la cámara alta.Under the Constitution, the lower chamber's resolutions override those of the upper chamber.This sentence demonstrates the use of cámara in the context of the upper and lower houses of a legislature.Tatoeba #1948201 by teskmon, translation #327518 by bmorsello
- En un cohete líquido, los propelentes, el combustible y el oxidante, se almacenan por separado como líquidos y se bombean a la cámara de combustión de la boquilla donde se produce la combustión.In a liquid rocket, the propellants, the fuel and the oxidizer, are stored separately as liquids and are pumped into the combustion chamber of the nozzle where burning occurs.This sentence illustrates the technical use of cámara in a scientific setting.Tatoeba #5924031 by albrusgher, translation #5325818 by Hybrid
- El presidente del Senado se dirigió a la cámaraThe Senate President addressed the chamber.
- ¿Puedes buscar las llaves en el cuarto?Can you look for the keys in the room?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing the design of a science experiment.
- SofíaNecesitamos una cámara sellada para esta prueba.We need a sealed chamber for this test.
- Daniel¿La cámara debe ser de acero o vidrio?Should the chamber be made of steel or glass?
- SofíaEl vidrio es mejor para ver el proceso.Glass is better for seeing the process.
- DanielDe acuerdo, buscaré una cámara de vidrio.Alright, I will look for a glass chamber.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chamber” translations and entries cámara, recámara, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cámara, recámara, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
