Italian · Daily Life
telefono
telephone / phone
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A device used for speaking to someone in another place.
Example
Posso usare il tuo telefono?
Can I use your phone?
Etymology
'Telefono' derives from the Greek 'tēle' (far) and 'phonē' (voice), signifying an instrument for distant voice communication.
How & Where It’s Used
'Telefono' is commonly used in everyday conversation and formal contexts, widely recognized in both spoken and written forms.