auriculares
/auɾikuˈlaɾes/
The Spanish word for headset is auriculares.
auriculares is a common term for a headset and can refer to both headphones and earphones.
Meaning: electronic device worn on the head (noun)
Which one should you use?
While auriculares is the standard term in Spain, audífonos is the preferred term in much of the Americas. If you want to refer specifically to a headband-style headset, you can use diadema.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, audífonos is more commonly used than auriculares to refer to headphones or headsets.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is typically used in the plural form auriculares to refer to a single headset or pair of headphones. The singular form auricular can be used to refer to a single headset or earphone.
How do you pronounce it?
/auɾikuˈlaɾes/
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, the word for headset might change from auriculares to cascos, which is the same word used for 'helmets'.
- If you are in a retail store in Mexico or Colombia, using the word diadema to describe a headset might lead the clerk to a section for hair accessories instead of electronics.
- The word diadema for a headband-style headset comes from the ancient Greek word for a royal crown or headband worn by monarchs.
Examples in context
- ¿Me prestas tus auriculares?Can you lend me your headphones?
- ¿Te puedo pedir prestado tu diadema?Can I borrow your headband-style headset?
- Te recomiendo estos cascos, son de excelente calidad y tienen un sonido increíble.I recommend these headphones, they are of excellent quality and have incredible sound.
- Estos casquitos inalámbricos son muy cómodos y prácticos.These wireless earphones are very comfortable and practical.
- Mis auriculares nuevos son muy cómodos.My new headset is very comfortable.
- ¿Dónde dejaste los auriculares?Where did you leave the headset?
- Necesito unos auriculares para la reunión.I need a headset for the meeting.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are in their home office.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿puedes prestarme tus auriculares?Alejandro, can you lend me your headset?
- AlejandroSí, claro, están sobre la mesa.Yes, sure, they are on the table.
- LucíaGracias, los necesito para mi llamada.Thanks, I need them for my call.
- AlejandroDe nada, espero que funcionen bien.You're welcome, I hope they work well.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry auriculares, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
