manda más fotos
/manda mas fotos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "send more pics" is manda más fotos.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to transmit additional photographs.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of manda (send/command), más (more) and fotos (photos/pics).
Which one should you use?
While manda más fotos is a direct command, a softer and more polite way to make the request is to ask ¿puedes mandar más fotos? (can you send more pics?). Additionally, you can use the verb enviar as a more formal or standard synonym for mandar in many Spanish-speaking regions, resulting in envía más fotos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word güey is often used among friends to mean "dude" or "pal".
How do you pronounce it?
/manda mas fotos/
Did you know?
- The word más shares a common ancestor with the English word 'master', because both stem from the Latin 'magis', meaning 'more'.
- In certain Latin American dialects, mandar is used for sending things that aren't physical or digital, such as 'sending' a greeting or a kiss.
- While manda is a command, using it with friends in some regions is an affectionate way of showing closeness rather than being bossy.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría enviarme más fotos, por favor?Could you send me more photos, please?
- Le agradecería si pudiera enviarme más fotos.I would appreciate it if you could send me more photos.
- ¿Me puedes enviar más fotos, por favor?Can you send me more photos, please?
- Hola Juan, ¿me podrías enviar más fotos del paisaje que visitaste?Hello Juan, could you send me more pictures of the landscape you visited?
- ¡Amigos, mándenme más fotos del increíble concierto de anoche!Friends, send me more pictures of the amazing concert last night!
- Manda más fotos del paisaje.Send more photos of the landscape.
- ¡Manda más fotos de tu perro!Send more pics of your dog!
- Manda más fotos por WhatsApp, por favor.Send more photos via WhatsApp, please.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are chatting about her recent trip.
- JavierMe gustan tus vacaciones. ¡Manda más fotos!I like your vacation. Send more pics!
- ElenaClaro, te enviaré algunas más pronto.Sure, I will send you some more soon.
- JavierQué bien, Elena. Espero las imágenes.That's great, Elena. I'm looking forward to the images.
- ElenaVale, te las mando ahora.Okay, I'm sending them to you now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manda, más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
