cámara estenopeica
/kamaɾa estenopeika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'pinhole camera' is cámara estenopeica in Spanish.
A cámara estenopeica refers to a simple lensless device for producing a photographic image.
Meaning: a simple lensless device for producing a photographic image (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun cámara is feminine, so the adjective must also be feminine: estenopeica.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the adjective estenopeica is derived from a word that also gives us the English word 'stenosis', which refers to a narrowing of a bodily passage.
- In Spanish, cámara is used for both the device that takes photos and the legislative body of a government, such as the Cámara de Diputados.
- The word cámara shares its roots with the English word 'chamber' and the French 'chambre'. All three descend from the Greek καμάρα, describing a vaulted room.
Examples in context
- Puedes construir una cámara estenopeica con una caja de zapatos.You can build a pinhole camera with a shoe box.This sentence shows how to build a cámara estenopeica using a shoe box.Tatoeba #1873460 by wallebot, translation #1873462 by wallebot
- La cámara estenopeica es una forma creativa de capturar imágenes sin lentes.The pinhole camera is a creative way to capture images without lenses.
- El fotógrafo utilizó una cámara de agujero estenopeico para lograr efectos creativos en sus imágenes.The photographer used a pinhole camera to achieve creative effects in his images.
- Visité un museo de fotografía y aprendí cómo funciona una cámara de orificio.I visited a photography museum and learned how a pinhole camera works.
- La cámara estenopeica es un invento muy antiguo.The pinhole camera is a very old invention.
- He visto una exposición sobre la cámara estenopeica.I saw an exhibition about the pinhole camera.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are at an art museum.
- Daniel¿Qué es esa cámara estenopeica de allá?What is that pinhole camera over there?
- SofíaEs una pieza muy especial de la colección.It is a very special piece from the collection.
- DanielMe gusta cómo funciona su mecanismo.I like how its mechanism works.
- SofíaEs increíble que sea tan sencilla.It is incredible that it is so simple.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cámara, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
