Tele (en. Tv)

/ˈtele/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Electronic device that receives and reproduces audio and video signals.

I like watching documentaries on the tele.

Me gusta ver documentales en la tele.

Instrument for making long-distance calls.

I'm going to call my sister on the tele.

Voy a llamar a mi hermana por la tele.

From Greek 'tēle', which means 'far'.

to give the tele

To provide important information or note.

dar la tele

to be on the tele

To appear on a television program or broadcast.

estar en la tele

to watch the tele

To watch a program on television.

ver la tele

television

System for transmitting images and sounds over long distances.

televisión

telecommunications

Set of techniques and means for transmitting information over long distances.

telecomunicaciones

Referring to television informally.

I'm going to watch some memes on the tele.

Voy a ver unos memes en la tele.

Colloquial use to refer to a mobile phone.

Give me your tele to make the call.

Dame tu tele para hacer la llamada.