Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Teléfono: telephone, phone
teléfono
Pronunciation: teh-LEH-foh-noh (stress the capital letters)
Teléfono means “telephone, phone” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: telephone, phone
- How to say it: teh-LEH-foh-noh
- Gender: el teléfono
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “teléfono” means and how to use it
Teléfono means “telephone” or “phone.” Many people also say celular or móvil for a mobile phone.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el teléfono (masculine)
- Plural: los teléfonos
Examples with audio
- Mi teléfono está sin batería.My phone has no battery.
- ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?What is your phone number?
- Suena el teléfono.The phone is ringing.
Usage tip
The plural is “teléfonos.” For a mobile phone, you say “celular” in Latin America and “móvil” in Spain.
Spanish around the world
- Mobile phone: “celular” in most of Latin America, “móvil” in Spain, “teléfono” everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “telephone, phone” in Spanish?
“telephone, phone” in Spanish is “teléfono.” It is pronounced teh-LEH-foh-noh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “teléfono”?
Say teh-LEH-foh-noh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “teléfono” masculine or feminine?
Teléfono is masculine: “el teléfono.” The plural is “teléfonos.”
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