How to Say “Send a Text” in Spanish

enviar un mensaje de texto
/embjaɾ un mensaxe de teɡsto/from spelling rules
To send a text in Spanish is enviar un mensaje de texto.
This phrase describes the action of writing and sending a digital message to someone using a mobile phone. While English speakers often say 'text someone' as a verb, but in Spanish, it is more natural to say escribir un mensaje (to write a message) or mandar un mensaje (to send a message).

Which one should you use?

In many Spanish-speaking countries, people often use the brand name 'WhatsApp' as a verb or noun to mean 'send a text', saying mandar un WhatsApp.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some Caribbean countries, such as Puerto Rico, Enviar un texto can be heard instead of Enviar un mensaje de texto.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase enviar un mensaje de texto is a verbal construction where enviar is the infinitive verb and un mensaje de texto is the direct object.

Did you know?

  • The word texto shares an ancient root with the English word 'textile', because both come from the Latin textus, which means 'woven'.
  • If you are in Mexico or much of Latin America, you might hear people say mandar un mensajito instead of the full phrase, using the diminutive to sound more casual or friendly.
  • Because of the dominance of certain apps, people in Spain and Latin America often replace the entire phrase enviar un mensaje de texto with the verb whatsappear.

Examples in context

  • Por favor, envíeme un mensaje de texto con los detalles de la reunión.
    Please send me a text message with the details of the meeting.
  • Le agradecería que me mandara un mensaje de texto con la confirmación de su asistencia.
    I would appreciate it if you could send me a text message with the confirmation of your attendance.
  • Es fundamental hacer llegar un mensaje de texto al departamento de recursos humanos antes del viernes.
    It is essential to send a text message to the human resources department before Friday.
  • ¿Me puedes mandar un mensaje para recordarme la fecha de la fiesta?
    Can you send me a text to remind me of the party date?
  • ¿Me echas un mensaje cuando llegues a la oficina?
    Can you send me a text when you arrive at the office?
  • Por favor, envíame un mensaje de texto
    Please send me a text message
  • ¿Me puedes mandar un mensaje?
    Can you send me a text?
  • Escríbeme un mensaje
    Write me a message
  • ¿Me enviaste un mensaje de texto?
    Did you send me a text message?
  • ¿Te acordaste de echarme un mensaje?
    Did you remember to send me a text?
  • ¿Ya me mandaste el mensaje?
    Did you already send me the message?
  • Gracias por el mensaje, lo recibí
    Thanks for the message, I received it
  • Voy a enviar un mensaje de texto a mi madre.
    I am going to send a text message to my mother.
  • ¿Puedes enviar un mensaje de texto con la dirección?
    Can you send a text message with the address?
  • Él olvidó enviar un mensaje de texto para avisar.
    He forgot to send a text message to let us know.

Example conversation

Mateo and Elena are planning to meet at a cafe.

  1. Mateo

    Elena, ¿me puedes enviar un mensaje de texto con la hora?
    Elena, can you send me a text message with the time?
  2. Elena

    Claro, Mateo, te lo envío ahora mismo.
    Sure, Mateo, I'll send it to you right now.
  3. Mateo

    Gracias, lo estaré esperando.
    Thanks, I'll be waiting for it.
  4. Elena

    De nada, nos vemos pronto.
    You're welcome, see you soon.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, enviar, mensaje, texto, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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