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.