"Grabado" is a noun and an adjective in Spanish.
/ɡɾaˈβaðo/
In Spanish, "grabado" primarily refers to a technique of engraving or a printed artwork made through any kind of engraving process. As a noun, it can also describe a recording, as in audio or video recordings. The term is commonly used both in written and oral contexts, but it may appear more frequently in written texts, especially in art, music, and technology discussions.
El grabado que compré en la galería es impresionante.
(The engraving I bought at the gallery is impressive.)
El grabado de la película se lanzó el año pasado.
(The recording of the movie was released last year.)
While "grabado" itself does not have many idiomatic expressions, it can be part of expressions related to audio or visual permanence, such as:
"Está grabado en mi memoria."
(It is recorded in my memory.)
This expression suggests that something is memorable and cannot be forgotten.
"Quedó grabado para siempre."
(It was recorded forever.)
Used to express a moment or event that will always be remembered.
"Todo lo que dice está grabado."
(Everything he says is recorded.)
This indicates that someone's words are being recorded or noted down.
The word "grabado" comes from the verb "grabar," which means to record or engrave. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "graphare," which also means to write or draw.