gravar

Senses

1. 1.

   to record

   to capture audio, video, or data on a medium

2. 2.

   to engrave

   to carve or etch a design or text into a hard surface

3. 3.

   to memorize, to imprint

   to fix something firmly in one's memory

Examples

• "Vou gravar a reunião para não perder nenhum detalhe."

  I'm going to record the meeting so I don't miss any details.

• "Eles gravaram o nome do casal na aliança de casamento."

  They engraved the couple's names on the wedding ring.

• "Nunca vou esquecer esse dia - ficou gravado na minha memória."

  I'll never forget that day - it's imprinted in my memory.

Usage

Very common verb in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. Often used with "vídeo" (gravar um vídeo), "música" (gravar uma música), or "mensagem" (gravar uma mensagem de voz). The reflexive form "gravar-se" is less common. Don't confuse with "gravar" (archaic spelling) or "agravar" (to worsen).