envíame una foto
/embiame una foto/from spelling rules
To say 'send me a picture' in Spanish, you use envíame una foto.
The phrase envíame una foto is a request for someone to transmit a photograph to you electronically. It is a common expression used when using instant messaging apps like WhatsApp.
What does it mean word for word?
The word envíame is a combination of the imperative verb envía (send) and the indirect object pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
While envíame una foto is a standard way to express this, you can also use mándame una foto as the verb mandar can be used interchangeably with enviar to mean 'to send' in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you may encounter the variation ¿Me puedes enviar una foto?
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase envíame una foto uses the informal imperative (tú) form.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, people use the phrase pásame una foto instead of envíame. This literally means 'pass me a photo', treating a digital file as if it were a physical object being handed over.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, asking for a foto in a romantic context often implies a request for a 'selfie'. This has led to the slang term selfi, which is now officially accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy.
- Because the pronoun me is attached to the end of envía in envíame, the stress of the word shifts. This requires a written accent mark on the í to keep the pronunciation correct.
Examples in context
- Por favor, envíame una foto tuya.Please send me a picture of yourself.This sentence is useful for asking someone to send a picture of themselves using the phrase envíame una foto.Tatoeba #6820887 by arh, translation #38898 by CK
- ¿Sería tan amable de mandarme una foto de la casa que estamos interesados en comprar, por favor?Would you be so kind as to send me a photo of the house we are interested in buying, please?
- Me gustaría que me enviara una foto del informe, si es tan amable.I would like you to send me a photo of the report, if you are so kind.
- ¿Me mandas una foto de lo que compraste ayer en la tienda, porfa?Can you send me a photo of what you bought yesterday at the store, please?
- Mándame una foto cuando puedas de la cena de anoche.Send me a photo when you can of last night's dinner.
- Envíame una foto de la comida.Send me a picture of the food.
- Si puedes, envíame una foto del paisaje.If you can, send me a picture of the landscape.
Example conversation
María and Javier are chatting over the phone.
- María¿Cómo es tu nueva casa?How is your new house?
- JavierEs muy bonita y tiene mucha luz.It is very pretty and has a lot of light.
- María¡Qué bien! Envíame una foto cuando tengas tiempo.That's great! Send me a picture when you have time.
- JavierVale, te la mando ahora mismo.Okay, I'll send it to you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
