manda fotos
/manda fotos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'send pics' is translated into Spanish as manda fotos.
Which one should you use?
While manda fotos is a command, mandar fotos is the infinitive 'to send pics'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form manda fotos uses the informal imperative (tú), which is appropriate for friends or peers. The infinitive form mandar fotos is used to express the concept of 'sending pics' as a general action or after another verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/manda fotos/
Did you know?
- The verb mandar shares its roots with the English word 'mandate', which refers to an official order or an authoritative command.
- In some regions, mandar is used colloquially to describe someone who is bossy, as in él manda, meaning 'he is the boss'.
- In highly informal texting, a Spanish speaker might shorten fotos to just fts, much like English speakers sometimes use abbreviations for digital media.
Examples in context
- Antonio, ¿podría enviarme algunas fotografías del proyecto, por favor?Antonio, could you send me some photos of the project, please?
- Lucía, ¿me mandas imágenes de la fiesta?Lucía, can you send me pictures of the party?
- Manda fotos de tu perro.Send pics of your dog.
- Manda fotos de la comida.Send pics of the food.
- Manda fotos de tu viaje.Send pics of your trip.
Example conversation
Alejandro is texting Elena while she is on vacation.
- Alejandro¡Hola, Elena! ¿Cómo va todo?Hi, Elena! How is everything going?
- ElenaMuy bien, estoy en la playa.Very well, I am at the beach.
- Alejandro¡Qué envidia! Manda fotos del paisaje.I'm so jealous! Send pics of the landscape.
- ElenaVale, te las envío ahora.Okay, I'll send 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, CC BY-SA 4.0.
