Fax (en. Fax)

/fæks/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A transmission of documents using a fax machine.
The fax was sent to the headquarters.
El fax se envió a la oficina central.
The document received by fax.
I received an important fax this morning.
Recibí un fax importante esta mañana.

Etymology

From the English 'facsimile,' abbreviated as 'fax.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to send a fax
To send a document via fax.
enviar un fax
to receive a fax
To obtain a document sent by fax.
recibir un fax
fax machine
Device used to send and receive faxes.
máquina de fax

Related Words

facsimile
A document that is an exact copy of another.
facsimile
communication
The act of transmitting information.
comunicación

Slang Meanings

To send information quickly.
I'm going to fax you the details this afternoon.
Voy a faxearte los detalles esta tarde.
To make a quick copy of a document.
I need to fax this before the meeting.
Necesito faxear esto antes de la reunión.