Spanish · Work & Business
Teléfono
Telephone / Phone
Beginnernoun
Definition
A device used to communicate over a distance.
Example
Mi teléfono se quedó sin batería.
My phone ran out of battery.
Etymology
The word 'teléfono' derives from the Greek words 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (voice or sound), indicating its purpose as a device for distant communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Teléfono' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in everyday conversation and written communication across Spanish-speaking regions.