Usage Note
Litrato is the standard term for a printed or digital image of a person or scene. While "larawan" is a more formal synonym that can also mean "illustration," litrato specifically refers to a photo.
Examples
" Maganda ang litrato mo. "
Natural Translation
Your photo is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the photograph your.
" Ang litrato ay maganda at maliwanag. "
Natural Translation
The picture is beautiful and vibrant.
Literal Translation
The photograph is beautiful and bright.
" Tuwing tinitingnan ko ang lumang litrato ng aming pamilya, naaalala ko ang masasayang araw noong bata pa ako. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I look at the old photo of our family, I remember the happy days when I was still young.
Literal Translation
Whenever look I the old photograph of our family, remember I the happy days when child still I.
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