Móviles (en. Mobiles)

/moˈbiles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Portable electronic device that allows making phone calls and accessing the internet.
She always carries her mobile with her.
Ella siempre lleva su móvil consigo.
Mobile phone that may also have camera and music player functions.
My brother bought me a new mobile with a better camera.
Mi hermano me compró un nuevo móvil con mejor cámara.
Any device that can be easily transported and is designed for communication.
Mobiles have revolutionized the way we communicate.
Los móviles han revolucionado la forma de comunicarnos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mobilis', which means 'able to move'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be glued to the mobile
To be very focused on using the mobile phone.
estar pegado al móvil
to charge the mobile
To connect the phone to a power source to charge its battery.
cargar el móvil
to disconnect the mobile
To turn off or put the mobile phone on silent mode.
desconectar el móvil

Related Words

phone
Device mainly used for making calls.
teléfono
internet
Global network that allows connection and transmission of information.
internet
application
Software that is installed on mobile devices to perform various functions.
aplicación

Slang Meanings

Cell phone
I am going to send her a message through my cell phone.
Voy a enviarle un mensaje a través de mi celular.
Mobile
Do you have a mobile that you can lend me for the meeting?
¿Tienes un movi que me puedas prestar para la reunión?
Smart
That girl has a very advanced smart phone.
Esa chica tiene un smart muy avanzado.