Photography

1. Podo facer fotos aquí?

   May I take photos here?

   Usage

   The most common way to ask permission to take photos

   Grammar Note

   "Podo" plus infinitive asks permission. "Facer" (to do/make) is used for taking photos

2. Podo facerlle unha foto?

   May I take a photo of you?

   Usage

   Always ask before photographing a person; basic travel etiquette

   Grammar Note

   "Lle" is the polite "to you" (vostede). The pronoun attaches to the infinitive without a hyphen

3. Podería facernos unha foto?

   Could you take a photo of us?

   Usage

   Use to ask a passer-by to take a photo of you

   Grammar Note

   The conditional "podería" makes the request polite. "Nos" attaches after the infinitive

4. Prohibido fotografar aquí.

   Photography is not allowed here.

   Usage

   Seen on signs or said by staff in museums and churches

   Grammar Note

   "Prohibido" plus infinitive is the usual sign pattern (as in "Prohibido aparcar")

5. A luz aquí é perfecta para as fotos!

   The light here is perfect for photos!

   Usage

   A cheerful remark when you notice good light for photos

   Grammar Note

   "Perfecta" is feminine to agree with "luz". The plural of "luz" is "luces"

6. Pode moverse un pouco cara á esquerda / dereita?

   Could you move a little to the left / right?

   Usage

   Ask your subject to shift slightly for a better composition

   Grammar Note

   "Á" is a + a and needs its accent. "Dereita" means right

7. Cal é o mellor lugar para fotografar o castelo?

   What is the best place to photograph the castle?

   Usage

   Ask for the best photo spot; swap "castelo" for any other sight

   Grammar Note

   "Mellor" is the irregular comparative/superlative of "bo". "Para" plus infinitive expresses purpose

8. Descargóuseme a batería da cámara — onde a podo cargar?

   My camera battery has run out — where can I charge it?

   Usage

   Ask at a café or hotel where you can charge your camera

   Grammar Note

   "Descargóuseme" says "it ran down on me". The pronoun "a" refers to the battery and goes before "podo"

9. Busco unha tarxeta de memoria.

   I'm looking for a memory card.

   Usage

   Use in an electronics or camera shop to ask for a memory card

   Grammar Note

   The object of "buscar" takes no preposition. "Tarxeta" is spelled with x

10. Que vista tan fermosa! Teño que facer unha foto!

    What a breathtaking view — I have to take a photo!

    Usage

    A spontaneous exclamation at a stunning view

    Grammar Note

    Exclamations follow "Que" + noun + "tan" + adjective. Only the closing ! and ? are written, with no inverted marks

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