centro de llamadas
/θentɾo de ʝamadas/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "call center" is translated into Spanish as centro de llamadas.
centro de llamadas is a masculine noun used to describe a business location where people handle telephone calls.
Meaning: business location for calls (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of centro (center), de (of) and llamadas (calls).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term centro de atención telefónica is widely used. In Mexico, call centers are commonly referred to as centros de contacto.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun centro to centros while keeping llamadas in its plural form, resulting in centros de llamadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/θentɾo de ʝamadas/
Did you know?
- The word centro shares an ancient root with the English word 'center', but its original Greek meaning was 'a sharp point' or 'a sting'.
- While centro de llamadas is grammatically correct, many professionals in Latin America prefer the term call center even when speaking Spanish.
- Spanish uses the plural llamadas in centro de llamadas to indicate a general function, even if a person is only making one call.
Examples in context
- Tom trabaja en un centro de llamadas.Tom works in a call center.This sentence is useful for describing where someone works using centro de llamadas.Tatoeba #6804098 by mervert1, translation #1654015 by Spamster
- Si necesitas ayuda, por favor llama al centro de llamadas.If you need assistance, please call the call center.
- Nuestro centro de atención telefónica está disponible las 24 horas para atender tus consultas.Our call center is available 24 hours to address your inquiries.
- ¿Has probado a llamar al centro de atención al cliente para resolver tu problema?Have you tried calling the customer service center to solve your issue?
- Nuestro moderno centro de llamadas/servicio al cliente utiliza tecnología de vanguardia para brindarte una experiencia excepcional.Our state-of-the-art call center/customer service uses cutting-edge technology to provide an exceptional experience.
- El centro de llamadas es muy grande.The call center is very large.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing job options.
- ElenaTengo una entrevista en un centro de llamadas.I have an interview at a call center.
- DanielEso suena interesante, Elena.That sounds interesting, Elena.
- ElenaSí, pero es un centro de llamadas muy grande.Yes, but it is a very large call center.
- DanielSeguro que te irá muy bien.I am sure you will do great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “call center” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centro, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
