aperture

BrE /ˈæpətʃə/ AmE /ˈæpərtʃər/

noun en → es

1 OPENING [singular] B2

a hole or opening, especially one that allows light to pass through a camera lens or telescope

abertura, apertura

  • the aperture of something

Collocations adjust the aperture · camera aperture

  • Adjust the camera's aperture to let in more light.

    Ajusta la apertura de la cámara para dejar entrar más luz.

2 SPACE [singular] C1

the space through which something passes, such as a tunnel or pipe

espacio, abertura

  • an aperture for something

Collocations water aperture · pipe aperture

  • The pipe's aperture was too small to fit the cable.

    La abertura del tubo era demasiado pequeña para ajustar el cable.