Translation of Spanish word "teléfono" to English
teléfono
/teˈle.fo.no/
Meaning
NounA telecommunication device which converts data or sounds (usually speech) into electrical signals which are then transmitted to enable two or more people to communicate with each other over a distance; now usually a device having a dial or keypad with numerals for entering a number, etc., to connect with a person, and means (such as a sound or vibration) for alerting one to an incoming call or transmission; also, the handset or receiver of such a device.
How to use
Teléfono ('telephone') is masculine. Often shortened to tele or simply móvil / celular for cell phones.
🇬🇧 English
telephone
Example
Mi teléfono está sonando ahora mismo.
My telephone is ringing right now.
Uso el teléfono para llamar.
I use the phone to call.
Your personal vocabulary
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- teléfono móvil— mobile phone / cell phone
- número de teléfono— telephone number
- contestar al teléfono— to answer the phone
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The Spanish word "teléfono" means "telephone" in English.
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