camera

S2 W1

BrE /ˈkæmərə/ AmE /ˈkæmərə/

noun en → es

1 PHOTOGRAPHY DEVICE [singular] A2

a device for taking photographs or videos

cámaras, cámara fotográfica

  • take a photo with a camera

Collocations digital camera · camera phone

  • She took a photo of the sunset with her camera.

    Ella tomó una foto del atardecer con su cámara.

2 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE [singular] B1

a device used for recording video in public places or private homes as a security measure

cámaras de seguridad, videocámaras

  • install a camera

Collocations security camera · closed-circuit television (CCTV)

  • The store installed cameras to prevent theft.

    La tienda instaló cámaras para prevenir el robo.

3 EYE [plural] B2

an eye, especially one that is large and round like a camera lens

ojos grandes y redondos como lentes de cámara

  • have big eyes
  • She has camera eyes.

    Ella tiene ojos grandes y redondos como lentes de cámara.