camera

A device used for capturing and recording visual images, either as still photographs or moving video sequences.

ptDispositivo usado para capturar e registrar imagens visuais, tanto fotografias estáticas quanto sequências de vídeo em movimento.ruУстройство, используемое для захвата и записи визуальных изображений, как неподвижных фотографий, так и движущихся видеопоследовательностей.esDispositivo utilizado para capturar y grabar imágenes visuales, tanto fotografías fijas como secuencias de video en movimiento.frAppareil utilisé pour capturer et enregistrer des images visuelles, que ce soit des photographies fixes ou des séquences vidéo en mouvement.deEin Gerät, das zum Aufnehmen und Speichern von visuellen Bildern verwendet wird, sowohl für Standfotos als auch für bewegte Videosequenzen.zh用于捕捉和记录视觉图像的设备，包括静态照片和动态视频。arجهاز يُستخدم لالتقاط وتسجيل الصور المرئية، سواء كانت صورًا فوتوغرافية ثابتة أو مقاطع فيديو متحركة.

1. Device for capturing images A1 formal

   An optical device used to record still or moving images, either digitally or on film.

   • She bought a new camera for her trip to Japan.
   • The photographer adjusted the camera settings for the portrait.
   • He forgot to bring his camera to the wedding.

   ptCâmeraruКамераescámarafrCaméradeKamerazh相机arكاميرا

2. Part of a device A1 informal

   A component of a smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device that captures photos or videos.

   • The camera on my phone takes great pictures.
   • She used the front camera for a selfie.
   • The tablet has a high-resolution camera for video calls.

   ptCâmeraruКамераescámara (componente de un dispositivo)frCaméra (composant d'appareil)deKamerazh摄像头arكاميرا الجهاز

   Sinônimos: cam

3. Surveillance device B1 formal

   A device used for monitoring or recording activity in a specific area, often for security.

   • The security camera captured the thief on video.
   • Cameras are installed in the parking lot for safety.
   • The bank has cameras in every corner of the lobby.

   ptCâmera de segurançaruКамера наблюденияesCámara de vigilanciafrCaméra de surveillancedeÜberwachungskamerazh监控摄像头arكاميرا مراقبة

   Sinônimos: webcam

• cameras plural form
• cameras' possessive plural form
• camera's possessive singular form