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"Photo" in Spanish: foto
la foto
A photo is la foto (FOH-toh). It is feminine. Say Sácame una foto when you want a picture.
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How to pronounce foto
Say it
FOH-toh
/ˈfo.to/
Two syllables: FOH-toh. Stress FOH. The t is clear.
"Photo" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la foto | the photo Everyday short form. | Everyday short form. |
| la fotografía | the photograph Fuller, more formal word. | Fuller, more formal word. |
| una selfie | a selfie Common loanword next to foto. | Common loanword next to foto. |
| tomar una foto | to take a photo Also sacar una foto. | Also sacar una foto. |
How to use foto in real life
- 1Tourist spot
¿Me tomas una foto aquí?
Can you take a photo of me here?
Polite ask with foto.
- 2Phone album
Guardo esa foto en el álbum.
I'm saving that photo in the album.
Foto as the file.
- 3Group shot
¡Otra foto, por favor!
Another photo, please!
Short request with foto.
Mistakes English speakers make with foto
Incorrect: El foto está borrosa.
Correct: La foto está borrosa.
Foto is feminine. Say la foto.
Incorrect: Mira mi photo.
Correct: Mira mi foto.
Use foto, not English photo.
Good to know
Foto is the everyday word across Latin America. Fotografía sounds fuller on forms and museums. People often say selfie for a phone self-portrait next to una foto.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking a stranger for a picture
ChatPal
Disculpe, ¿me toma una foto?
Excuse me, can you take a photo of me?
You
Claro. ¿Una foto o varias?
Sure. One photo or several?
ChatPal
Una basta. Gracias.
One is enough. Thanks.
You
Listo. Ya está.
Done. It's ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Photo" in Spanish
Is foto masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la foto, una foto.
Foto vs fotografía?
Foto is short and daily; fotografía is fuller.
How do you pronounce foto?
FOH-toh. Stress FOH.
How do I ask for a photo?
¿Me tomas una foto? or ¿Me saca una foto?
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