llamada telefónica
/ʝamada telefonika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'phone call' is translated into Spanish as llamada telefónica.
The phrase refers to a conversation between people using a telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of llamada, meaning 'call' and telefónica, meaning 'telephonic'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico or Argentina, it is common to use llamada instead of llamada telefónica. In Spain, the term comunicación telefónica is occasionally used in formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'to get/receive a phone call', use the verb recibir, as in recibir una llamada.
Did you know?
- The word llamada comes from the Latin clamare, which means 'to shout'. This means every time you make a 'phone call', you are technically 'shouting' in the eyes of linguistic history.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear someone say they are 'giving a ring' to a friend, using the verb dar un toque or dar un timbre instead of the formal hacer una llamada.
- If someone asks you to ponerme con a person, they aren't asking to be placed 'with' them, but are requesting that you connect the phone call to a specific individual.
Examples in context
- Espero una llamada telefónica esta mañana.I expect a phone call this morning.This sentence is useful for expressing an expectation of a llamada telefónica.Tatoeba #2266961 by cueyayotl, translation #2266960 by _undertoad
- Tom recibió una llamada telefónica de la policía con noticias devastadoras.Tom got a phone call from the police with devastating news.This sentence shows how to use llamada telefónica when describing receiving a call from the police.Tatoeba #6884918 by diegohn, translation #3857582 by Amastan
- Quiero hacer una llamada telefónica.I want to make a phone call.This sentence demonstrates the use of llamada telefónica when expressing the desire to make a call.Tatoeba #2764891 by estambulista, translation #279319 by CK
- Tengo que realizar una llamada telefónica a mi cliente.I have to make a phone call to my client.
- El director tuvo una larga conversación telefónica con el inversionista.The director had a long phone call with the investor.
- Me hizo una llamada muy interesante ayer.He/She made me a very interesting phone call yesterday.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in the office.
- MaríaAlejandro, ¿tuviste una llamada telefónica mientras no estabas?Alejandro, did you have a phone call while you were away?
- AlejandroSí, fue una llamada telefónica de mi jefe.Yes, it was a phone call from my boss.
- MaríaParecía muy urgente.It seemed very urgent.
- AlejandroTienes razón, debo devolver esa llamada telefónica ahora.You are right, I must return that phone call now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
