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    Televisor (en. Television)

    /telebiˈsoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device that captures television signals and reproduces audiovisual content.
    I bought a new flat-screen television.
    Me compré un nuevo televisor de pantalla plana.
    Device used for home entertainment.
    The television was tuned to the sports channel.
    El televisor estaba sintonizado en el canal de deportes.
    Equipment that allows you to watch television programs.
    The family gathers in front of the television every night.
    La familia se reúne frente al televisor cada noche.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'tele', which means 'far', and from the Latin 'visere', which means 'to see'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to watch television
    Spending time watching shows or movies on a television.
    ver televisión
    smart television
    Television that allows internet connectivity and applications.
    televisor inteligente
    to turn off the television
    To stop watching shows or movies on the screen.
    apagar el televisor

    Related Words

    channel
    Frequency or space in which television programs are broadcast.
    canal
    program
    Specific content that is transmitted on television.
    programa
    remote control
    Device that allows changing channels and adjusting television settings.
    control remoto

    Slang Meanings

    magic box
    The kids are glued to the magic box watching cartoons.
    Los niños se quedan pegados a la cajita mágica viendo dibujos animados.
    stupid box
    Many believe that watching too much stupid box is not good for health.
    Muchos piensan que ver demasiada caja tonta no es bueno para la salud.
    the TV
    I'm going to watch TV after dinner.
    Voy a ver la tele después de cenar.