trípode
/ˈtɾipode/masculine
The English word tripod is translated into Spanish as trípode.
trípode refers to a three-legged stand or mount.
Meaning: a three-legged stand or mount (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of trípode is trípodes.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtɾipode/
Did you know?
- In Spanish literature and mythology, a trípode often refers to the three-legged cauldron used by the Oracle of Delphi to deliver prophecies.
- In Spanish, trípode can describe not only a camera mount but also any three-legged animal or object, though it is rarely used for biological creatures in modern conversation.
- While trípode is the technical term, in certain informal photography contexts in Latin America, people might simply call it 'el soporte' or 'la base'.
Examples in context
- Tom compró una cámara y un trípode.Tom bought a camera and tripod.This sentence shows how to use trípode when discussing camera equipment.Tatoeba #1227303 by nancy, translation #1027001 by CK
- Necesito un trípode para estabilizar la cámara durante la sesión de fotos.I need a tripod to stabilize the camera during the photo shoot.
- Necesito un trípode para la foto.I need a tripod for the photo.
- El trípode es muy ligero.The tripod is very light.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are preparing for a photography session outdoors.
- María¿Dónde dejaste el trípode, Alejandro?Where did you leave the tripod, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEstá junto a la mochila.It is next to the backpack.
- MaríaGracias, lo usaré ahora.Thanks, I will use it now.
- AlejandroPerfecto, la luz es ideal.Perfect, the light is ideal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tripod” translations and entries trípode, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
