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grabar

English translation of grabar

record

In Spanish, 'grabar' is the word used when you are going to record something, like a sound or a video. It is usually used in the context of audiovisual media, either to record a song, capture a video or to inscribe or imprint a message. However, it's important to note that it may change based on the context as 'record' can have a different meaning in English.


Example sentences using: grabar

Tienes que grabar los momentos felices

English translation of Tienes que grabar los momentos felices

You have to record the happy moments

In this case, 'grabar' is used to suggest the recording of joyous moments, likely as a way to remember them in the future.

Voy a grabar un video para mi proyecto

English translation of Voy a grabar un video para mi proyecto

I'm going to record a video for my project

In this sentence, 'grabar' is used to mean 'to record'. The speaker is saying that they will record a video for their project.

¿Puedes grabar la reunión para mí?

English translation of ¿Puedes grabar la reunión para mí?

Can you record the meeting for me?

Here, 'grabar' is again used in the context of recording something. The speaker is asking if the listener can record a meeting on their behalf.

Necesito grabar una canción en el estudio

English translation of Necesito grabar una canción en el estudio

I need to record a song in the studio

In this case, 'grabar' is used to mean 'record' in the context of music production. The speaker is stating a need to record a song in a studio.

El director plantea grabar la secuencia en la playa

English translation of El director plantea grabar la secuencia en la playa

The director proposes to record the sequence on the beach

The verb 'grabar' is used here in a film-making context. It's suggested that a sequence gets recorded at a beach location.

English translation of Es ilegal grabar una conversación sin consentimiento

It's illegal to record a conversation without consent

This sentence showcases 'grabar' in a legal context. It emphasizes it is against the law to record a conversation without the other party's approval.

Vamos a grabar el concierto para verlo luego

English translation of Vamos a grabar el concierto para verlo luego

We're going to record the concert to watch it later

The verb 'grabar' is used here to indicate preserving an experience (a concert) by recording it for later viewing.

Dejé de grabar el podcast debido a la falta de tiempo

English translation of Dejé de grabar el podcast debido a la falta de tiempo

I stopped recording the podcast due to lack of time

Here, 'grabar' is used in the context of creating a podcast. It signifies that the speaker stopped the recording due to time constraints.

No olvides grabar el episodio de esta noche

English translation of No olvides grabar el episodio de esta noche

Don't forget to record tonight's episode

This sentence uses 'grabar' to remind the listener to record a television episode which will be broadcasted tonight.

Quiero grabar un mensaje para mi familia

English translation of Quiero grabar un mensaje para mi familia

I want to record a message for my family

Here 'grabar' is used with the intention of preserving a personal message for the speaker's family, likely for them to listen to later.

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