encuadrar

to frame; to fit into

verb en-kwah-DRAHR Rare

Usage Note

Encuadrar is a regular -ar verb meaning to place something within a frame or category. In photography and film it means to frame a shot (encuadrar una toma); in writing or debate it means to situate an argument (encuadrar el problema). The reflexive encuadrarse means to fit within a group or framework. The related noun is encuadre (m), meaning framing.

Examples

"El fotógrafo supo encuadrar la escena perfectamente."

Natural Translation

The photographer knew how to frame the scene perfectly.

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