Telefónico (en. Telephone)

/teleˈfoniko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the telephone or telephone communications.

Example Sentence: The phone line is down.

La línea telefónica está caída.

Definition: Made using the telephone.

Example Sentence: The customer service is phone-based.

El servicio de atención al cliente es telefónico.

Definition: Related to the technology and devices that enable communication by telephone.

Example Sentence: Important phone advancements are being made.

Se están realizando avances telefónicos importantes.

Etymology Origin: From Greek 'tele' meaning 'far' and 'phoné' meaning 'sound.'

Common Phrase: phone call

Meaning: An oral communication that takes place via telephone.

llamada telefónica

Common Phrase: phone conversation

Meaning: Verbal interaction between two or more people through the telephone.

conversación telefónica

Common Phrase: phone number

Meaning: The set of digits dialed to make a call.

número telefónico

Related Word: telephone

Description: Device that allows communication through the transmission of sound.

teléfono

Related Word: telecommunications

Description: Transmission of information through long-distance communication systems.

telecomunicación

Related Word: voicemail

Description: Audio recording that is left on a telephone to be listened to later.

mensaje de voz

Slang Meaning: To call on the phone

Example: I’m going to give him a phone call to see if he’s home.

Voy a darle un toque telefónico para ver si está en casa.

Slang Meaning: Phone connection

Example: The signal is bad, I don’t have a good phone connection.

La señal es mala, no tengo buena conexión telefónica.