Photograph in Tagalog

“Photograph” in Tagalog is “Larawan” or “Litrato” – two commonly used terms for capturing images. While “larawan” is the more traditional Filipino word meaning “picture” or “image,” “litrato” comes from Spanish and specifically refers to a photograph. Discover the nuances, synonyms, and practical examples below to master this essential vocabulary!

Definition:

• Photograph /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
• Noun: A picture made using a camera, in which an image is focused onto film or other light-sensitive material and then made visible and permanent by chemical treatment, or stored digitally.
• Verb: To take a photograph of someone or something.

Tagalog Translation: Larawan, Litrato

Synonyms in Tagalog: Retrato, Imahe, Kuha, Snapshot (Snapshot), Selpi (Selfie)

Example Sentences:

• EN: She looked at the old photograph of her grandparents with nostalgia.
• PH: Tiningnan niya ang lumang larawan ng kanyang mga lolo’t lola na may pananaghoy.

• EN: He loves to photograph landscapes during sunrise.
• PH: Mahilig siyang kumuha ng litrato ng tanawin tuwing pagsikat ng araw.

• EN: The wedding photographer captured beautiful moments throughout the ceremony.
• PH: Ang photographer sa kasal ay kumuha ng magagandang sandali sa buong seremonya.

• EN: Please don’t photograph the artwork inside the museum.
• PH: Mangyaring huwag kumuha ng litrato ng sining sa loob ng museo.

• EN: This photograph was taken in 1945 during the war.
• PH: Ang larawang ito ay kinunan noong 1945 sa panahon ng digmaan.