vlog
/bloɡ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "vlog" translates to Spanish as vlog.
The term vlog refers to a weblog that uses video content.
Meaning: weblog using video (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the verb vloguear is used to describe the act of vlogging. In Spain, the slang term vlogear is used to express the same idea.
How do you pronounce it?
/bloɡ/
Did you know?
- Because Spanish is a phonetic language, the pronunciation of vlog often shifts toward a b sound, as v and b are pronounced identically in Spanish.
- If you are talking about the medium rather than the specific file, a Spanish speaker might use the word bitácora to mean a log or journal, though it sounds much more old-fashioned than 'vlog'.
- In formal Spanish linguistic guides, terms like vlog are often marked as 'extranjerismos', meaning they are recognized as foreign words that should ideally be written in italics.
Examples in context
- Estoy creando un video blog sobre mi viaje a España.I'm creating a vlog about my trip to Spain.
- Me encanta ver vlogs en YouTube.I love watching vlogs on YouTube.
- Él es famoso por su canal de videos donde publica sus videoblogs.He is famous for his video channel where he posts his vlogs.
- Su vlog es muy divertido.Her vlog is very funny.
- Voy a grabar un vlog hoy.I am going to record a vlog today.
- ¿Viste el nuevo vlog de viajes?Did you see the new travel vlog?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are sitting in a cafe discussing social media.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿has visto mi nuevo vlog?Sofía, have you seen my new vlog?
- SofíaNo, todavía no he visto tu vlog.No, I haven't seen your vlog yet.
- AlejandroEs sobre mi viaje a la montaña.It is about my trip to the mountains.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Lo veré esta noche.That's great! I will watch it tonight.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
