Televisor (en. Tv)

/telebiˈsoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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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.

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

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

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

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.