antena
/anˈtena/feminine
The English word antenna is antena in Spanish.
antena refers to a feeler organ.
Meaning: feeler organ (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of antena is antenas.
How do you pronounce it?
/anˈtena/
Did you know?
- The term antena in Spanish can also refer to a person acting as a lookout or a messenger in certain informal contexts.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, tener antenas is an idiomatic way to say someone is very alert or sensing something before it happens.
- In Spanish, antena is the standard term for a TV aerial, whereas English speakers in the US say 'antenna' and those in the UK say 'aerial'.
Examples in context
- ¿Han conectado la antena del radio?Have they connected the radio antenna?Tatoeba #2266014 by cueyayotl, translation #2266013 by _undertoad
- El hombre trató de instalar su propia antena.The man tried to install his own antenna.Tatoeba #1595075 by teskmon, translation #45368 by CM
- La antena del coche está integrada en el parabrisas.The car's antenna is built into the windshield.Tatoeba #2035144 by topofabi, translation #963961 by darinmex
- Necesito una antena nueva para mi televisión.I need a new antenna for my television.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a beetle in the garden.
- LucíaMira la antena de este escarabajo, Javier.Look at this beetle's antenna, Javier.
- JavierEs impresionante lo rápido que se mueve la antena.It is impressive how fast the antenna moves.
- Lucía¿Crees que tiene otra antena igual?Do you think it has another identical antenna?
- JavierSí, Lucía, los insectos suelen tener dos.Yes, Lucía, insects usually have two.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “antenna” translations and entries antena, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
