How to Say “Iphone” in Spanish

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.
  • 6 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Alejandro and María are at a cafe discussing technology.

  1. Alejandro

    ¿Es nuevo ese iPhone?
    Is that iPhone new?
  2. María

    Sí, me encanta mi iPhone.
    Yes, I love my iPhone.
  3. Alejandro

    El iPhone tiene una cámara muy buena.
    The iPhone has a very good camera.
  4. María

    Es cierto, Alejandro.
    That's true, Alejandro.

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