llamada de conferencia
/ʝamada de konfeɾenθja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "conference call" is translated into Spanish as llamada de conferencia.
This phrase refers to a telephone call where three or more people participate at the same time.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of llamada (call) and de conferencia (of conference).
Which one should you use?
While llamada de conferencia is a standard term, conferencia telefónica is a common alternative. For a more informal context, such as a call involving multiple people on messaging apps like WhatsApp, you might use llamada grupal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Latin America, the term conferencia telefónica may be used instead of llamada de conferencia.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝamada de konfeɾenθja/
Did you know?
- The word llamada comes from the verb llamar, which can mean both 'to call someone on the phone' and 'to shout' to get someone's attention.
- The word conferencia is borrowed from the Latin cōnferentia, which originally implied a 'bringing together' of ideas.
- While llamada de conferencia is grammatically precise, many people in business settings simply say una conferencia to refer to the entire event.
Examples in context
- Quería informarles que tendremos una llamada de conferencia mañana a las 9 a.m.I wanted to inform you that we will have a conference call tomorrow at 9 a.m.
- Tenemos una llamada de conferencia a las diez.We have a conference call at ten.
- La llamada de conferencia fue muy larga.The conference call was very long.
- Debo organizar una llamada de conferencia para mañana.I must organize a conference call for tomorrow.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about their work schedule.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿tienes tiempo para una llamada de conferencia?Sofía, do you have time for a conference call?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, ¿a qué hora es?Yes, Alejandro, what time is it?
- AlejandroEs en la tarde, después del almuerzo.It is in the afternoon, after lunch.
- SofíaPerfecto, estaré lista para la reunión.Perfect, I will be ready for the meeting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conferencia, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
