“Camara” or “Camera”—Which to use?

“Camara” or “Camera”

Overview

camara / camera are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

camara: NA

camera: (noun) equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other).

Pronunciation

camara: k·aa·m·AA·r·ah

camera: k·AE·m·er·ah

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Examples in Context

Examples of “camara”

…Choir and the Orquesta da Camara Teatro Lliure conducted by Josep
…(Chloris virgata), and lantana (Lantana camara), are a threat.
Demba Camara

Examples of “camera”

…running gag is that Johnny's camera is always destroyed.
…H. Land invented a new camera that produced photographic images in…
…had begun to take a camera aboard his balloon and started…
The further away from the camera, the slower the speed.
…pays the man with his camera containing the cherished pictures of…
…sold brand name, "Q-tip".1923 Instant cameraAn instant camera is a type…
…year-old 8x10 format bellows view camera that she had used for…
The Institute's former 24" Schmidt Camera was donated to the Spaceguard…
…in 1933 invented the multiplane camera using four layers of flat…
…relaxed and at ease on camera.

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