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“Camara” or “Camera”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

camara k·aa·m·AA·r·ah

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

camera k·AE·m·er·ah

  • nounequipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other).
Usage

Examples in context

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“camara”

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

“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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