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álbum means album — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 2, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

álbum

noun • /[AL-boom]/

album

Example:

Revisé el álbum y reviví viejos afectos.

I looked through the album and relived old affections.

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🧠 What does álbum mean?

Álbum means 'album' in English. It refers to a blank book for storing photos, stamps, or other collectibles. It can also mean a record album or a collection of songs released as a single item. In the digital age, the meaning has broadened to include online photo albums or digital music collections.

📚 Extra examples

  • Mi abuela me mostró su álbum de fotos antiguo.
    My grandmother showed me her old photo album.
  • Voy a comprar el nuevo álbum de mi banda favorita.
    I'm going to buy the new album from my favorite band.
  • ¿Has visto el álbum de fotos de mis vacaciones?
    Have you seen the photo album from my vacation?
  • Ella creó un álbum digital con todas las fotos de la boda.
    She created a digital album with all the wedding photos.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'album' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'album' is 'álbum'.
How do you pronounce 'álbum' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'AHL-boom', with the stress on the first syllable. Notice the written accent mark on the 'a', indicating the stress.
How do you use 'álbum' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Tengo un álbum lleno de fotos de mi familia.' (I have an album full of family photos.) or 'El nuevo álbum de Rosalía es fantástico.' (Rosalía's new album is fantastic.)
What is the English translation of 'álbum'?
The English translation of 'álbum' is 'album'.
Does 'álbum' change for gender or number?
No, 'álbum' remains the same in singular and plural. You would say 'los álbumes' for multiple albums.
Is 'álbum' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'álbum' is a fairly common word in everyday Spanish, particularly when talking about photos or music.
Does 'álbum' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. Its meaning is generally straightforward, referring to a collection of something, be it photos, songs, or stamps.
Is 'álbum' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word 'álbum' and its meaning are generally consistent across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "álbum"

Synonyms: colección, recopilación

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'álbum' comes from the Latin 'album', originally meaning 'white tablet'. This evolved to refer to a blank book for writing or drawing, which later expanded to include collections of various items.

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