iPhone
/aiˈfon/masculine
The English phrase 'iphone' is translated to iPhone in Spanish.
The English word iPhone can be used in informal Spanish conversations.
Meaning: device (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term iPhone is often used without translation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/aiˈfon/
Did you know?
- In some regions, people use the slang term ladrillo meaning 'brick' to describe very old mobile phones, contrasting with the slim design of a modern iPhone.
- While iPhone is the brand name, Spanish speakers often use the generic term móvil in Spain and celular in Latin America to refer to the device.
- In Spanish, you do not 'charge' an iPhone using a verb for filling, but rather cargar, which can also mean 'to load' a cargo ship.
Examples in context
- Tom sacó su iPhone.Tom pulled out his iPhone.This sentence shows how to use iPhone when describing someone pulling out their device.Tatoeba #1535206 by marcelostockle, translation #1531940 by Spamster
- Deja de presumir de iPhone.Stop showing off your iPhone.This sentence uses iPhone in the context of someone showing off their device.Tatoeba #2067014 by Shishir, translation #2059912 by Spamster
- Si no fuera por el iPhone, yo no sería capaz de aprender japonés.If it weren't for the iPhone, I wouldn't be able to learn Japanese.This sentence demonstrates how iPhone can be used when discussing a tool used for learning.Tatoeba #4368200 by pchamorro, translation #2625286 by AlanF_US
- La cámara del iPhone es increíble, toma fotos fantásticas.The iPhone's camera is amazing, it takes fantastic photos.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a cafe discussing technology.
- Alejandro¿Es nuevo ese iPhone?Is that iPhone new?
- MaríaSí, me encanta mi iPhone.Yes, I love my iPhone.
- AlejandroEl iPhone tiene una cámara muy buena.The iPhone has a very good camera.
- MaríaEs cierto, Alejandro.That's true, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “iphone” translations and entries iPhone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.