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    Telégrafo (en. Telegraph)

    /teleˈɣrafo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device that allows the transmission of messages through a system of signals.
    The telegraph was fundamental in 19th-century communications.
    El telégrafo fue fundamental en las comunicaciones del siglo XIX.
    A long-distance communication system using a code of dots and dashes.
    Morse code was widely used in the telegraph.
    El código Morse se usaba mucho en el telégrafo.
    A method of communication that has been replaced by more modern technologies.
    The telegraph was surpassed by the telephone.
    El telégrafo fue superado por el teléfono.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'tele' meaning 'far' and 'graphos' meaning 'writing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Send a telegram
    To send a written message via the telegraph.
    enviar un telegrama
    About the telegraph
    Referring to news or information transmitted by the telegraph.
    sobre el telégrafo
    Telegraphic code
    A system of representations used to send messages in an abbreviated form.
    código telegráfico

    Related Words

    Telegram
    Message sent via the telegraph.
    telegrama
    Morse
    Code used in the telegraph for message transmission.
    morse
    Communications
    Exchange of information between people or devices.
    comunicaciones

    Slang Meanings

    To make a quick notice.
    I'm going to send you a 'telegram' so you arrive on time.
    Te voy a enviar un 'telegrama' para que llegues a tiempo.
    To inform about something urgent.
    Don't leave me on read, send me a 'tele' if you can.
    No me dejes en visto, envíame un 'tele' si puedes.