Teléfono (en. Telephone)

/teˈlefono/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Device that allows voice communication over long distances.

I always use my phone to talk to my friends.

Siempre utilizo mi teléfono para hablar con mis amigos.

Communication instrument connected to a telephone line.

I bought a new phone for my office.

He comprado un teléfono nuevo para mi oficina.

Mobile phone, portable device that allows making calls and accessing the Internet.

My phone has run out of battery.

Mi teléfono se ha quedado sin batería.

From the Greek 'tele' meaning 'far' and 'phōnē' meaning 'sound' or 'voice'.

to make a phone call

To call someone by phone.

dar un telefonazo

to be on the phone

To be in a phone conversation.

estar al teléfono

there is no signal

When calls cannot be made or received on a mobile phone.

no hay señal

communication

Process of exchanging information.

comunicación

call

Action of communicating by telephone.

llamada

intercom

Device that enables communication between two points.

intercomunicador

gossip

I'm calling you to tell you some gossip.

Te llamo para contarte un chisme.

cell phone

I'm going to check my cell phone.

Voy a revisar mi celular.

big mobile phone

That big mobile phone has an amazing camera!

¡Ese movilón tiene una cámara increíble!