Teléfono (en. Phone)

teˈlefono

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Device used to transmit and receive sounds through wires or wireless signals.

Please contact me by phone if you need help.

Por favor, contáctame por teléfono si necesitas ayuda.

Communication system that allows talking with people who are at a distance.

The telephone is an essential tool for businesses.

El teléfono es una herramienta esencial para los negocios.

Communication service based on voice transmission.

The mobile phone has revolutionized the way we communicate.

El teléfono móvil ha revolucionado la forma en que nos comunicamos.

The term 'telephone' comes from the Greek 'tēle', meaning 'far', and 'phōnē', meaning 'voice' or 'sound'.

give a buzz

Make a quick call or without the need to talk much.

dar un toque

drop the line

Interrupt the call due to technical issues.

caer la línea

online

Be available to receive calls or connect to the internet.

en línea

mobile phone

Portable device that allows making and receiving mobile calls.

teléfono móvil

landline phone

Telephone device that is connected to a landline.

teléfono fijo

video call

Call that includes video, allowing to see the person you are talking to.

videollamada

Give me a buzz

When you get home, give me a buzz to let me know you arrived safely.

Cuando llegues a casa, dame un toque para saber que llegaste bien.

Call the cell

If you can't find Juan in the office, call him on his cell.

Si no encuentra a Juan en la oficina, llámalo al celu.