Llamada (en. Call)
/ʎaˈmaða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of calling someone by phone.
I received an important work call.
Recibí una llamada importante de trabajo.
Sound emitted when calling.
I heard the phone's ring.
Escuché la llamada del teléfono.
Summons or invitation to do something.
I made a call to action for my colleagues.
Hice una llamada a la acción para mis colegas.
Etymology
From the verb to call.
Common Phrases and Expressions
call to attention
A warning or note for someone to focus on something.
llamada de atención
to make a call
To make a phone communication to someone.
dar una llamada
missed call
A call that was not answered.
llamada perdida
Related Words
to call
Action of making a call.
llamar
telephone
Device used to make calls.
teléfono
contact
Interaction with a person, usually through a call.
contacto
Slang Meanings
prank call
I made a prank call to my friend.
Hice una llamada de broma a mi amigo.
live call
I received a live call during the radio show.
Recibí una llamada al aire durante el programa de radio.