Locutorio (en. Parlor)

/lokoˈtoɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Public establishment that provides communication services.
The locutorio is very useful for those who do not have a phone at home.
El locutorio es muy útil para quienes no tienen teléfono en casa.
Place where one can access computers and the Internet.
I go to the locutorio to use the Internet when my connection fails.
Voy al locutorio para usar Internet cuando mi conexión falla.
Business that facilitates international communication by telephone.
Locutorios usually have cheaper rates for international calls.
Los locutorios suelen tener tarifas más económicas para llamadas al extranjero.

Etymology

From Latin 'locutorius', related to speaking or communicating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a call at the locutorio
To use the telephone of a locutorio to communicate.
hacer una llamada en el locutorio
to use the locutorio
To access the services of a locutorio, generally to browse the Internet or make calls.
usar el locutorio
fusion locutorio
A locutorio that combines telephone services with other services such as photocopying or shipments.
locutorio de fusión

Related Words

telecommunications
Set of technologies that enable information transmission over distances.
telecomunicaciones
telephone booth
Structure where a person can make phone calls in privacy.
cabina telefónica
internet
Global network that connects computers and devices for the exchange of information.
internet

Slang Meanings

To call from a locutorio
I went to the locutorio to make a call because I have no balance.
Fui al locutorio a hacer una llamada porque no tengo saldo.
To be in the locutorio
Last night I was at the locutorio late chatting.
Anoche estuve en el locutorio hasta tarde chateando.