envíame un video
/embiame un bideo/from spelling rules
To say "send me a video" in Spanish, use envíame un video.
This phrase is used to request that someone transmit a video file to you.
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 (to me).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Envíame un video, por favor is prevalent. In Mexico, Mándame un video, por favor is a common way to express this request.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase envíame un video uses the informal imperative (tú) form.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, if you want someone to send a video via WhatsApp, people often use the verb pasar (to pass) instead of 'send'.
- The word video changes its stress depending on the region. In Spain, it is typically pronounced as vídeo with an accent on the first syllable, while in Latin America it is video with the stress on the second syllable.
- If you are in Argentina or Uruguay, you might hear mandame un video instead of envíame, using the 'voseo' conjugation.
Examples in context
- Por favor, envíeme un video sobre el proyecto.Please send me a video about the project.
- Mándame un video del concierto, ¡por favor!Send me a video of the concert, please!
- Envíame un video del perro.Send me a video of the dog.
- Por favor, envíame un video de la fiesta.Please, send me a video of the party.
- Si tienes tiempo, envíame un video corto.If you have time, send me a short video.
Example conversation
Two friends talking about a funny event.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿grabaste el perro bailando?Daniel, did you record the dog dancing?
- DanielSí, María, quedó muy gracioso.Yes, María, it looked very funny.
- María¡Qué bien! Envíame un video ahora mismo.How great! Send me a video right now.
- DanielClaro, te lo mando por WhatsApp.Sure, I'll send it to you via WhatsApp.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
