Spanish word

editar

Pronunciation

IPA/eðiˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbedit

Example

Necesito editar la foto antes de publicarla.

I need to edit the photo before publishing it.

Illustration for editar (edit)

More examples

Voy a editar el documento para corregir errores.

I'm going to edit the document to correct errors.

Core concept

Correcting and arranging a text, image, or video to improve it prior to publication.

Common phrases

  • editar un documento

    edit a document

  • editar fotos

    edit photos

  • editar vídeos

    edit videos

Similar words

corregir: Removes or fixes mistakes and inaccuracies.
revisar: Inspects content to find what needs improvement.
retocar: Touches up appearance with minor visual edits.
recortar: Crops images or videos to remove excess parts.

Definition in Spanish

Modificar o corregir un texto, una imagen o un vídeo para mejorarlo o prepararlo para su publicación.

Word origin

From Latin editare, ultimately from edere 'to put out', it originally refers to preparing material for publication.

Usage tips

  • Editar highlights the hands-on correction or preparation of content, while publicar names the act of making that content available to the public.

Other meanings

  • publishverb
  • retouchverb

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