telequinesis
/telekinesis/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase telekinesis can be translated into Spanish as telequinesis. Wiktionary also lists telekinesis and telekinesia.
Meaning: ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| telequinesis | /telekinesis/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| telekinesis | /telekinesis/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
| telekinesia | /telekinesja/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to the ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use the term telequinesis.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because the noun is feminine, it is preceded by the feminine article la instead of el.
How do you pronounce it?
/telekinesis/
Did you know?
- The prefix tele- in telequinesis means 'distant', the same root found in teléfono and televisión, emphasizing that the movement happens from a distance.
- In Spanish pop culture and science fiction, the term psicocinesis is often used interchangeably with telequinesis to describe the same mental power.
- Depending on the region, some speakers may use telekinesis with a 'k' due to the heavy influence of English scientific literature, even though qu is the standard Spanish spelling.
Examples in context
- El extraterrestre emplea la levitación y la telekinesis.The alien uses levitation and telekinesis.This sentence shows how an alien might use telekinesis.Tatoeba #4448294 by mervert1, translation #4006448 by nonong
- La telequinesis es una habilidad psíquica que permite mover objetos sin tocarlos.Telekinesis is a psychic ability that allows moving objects without touching them.
- La psicoquinesis es una facultad de la mente que permite influir sobre la materia.Psychokinesis is a faculty of the mind that allows influencing matter.
- ¡Imagínate si pudiéramos mover cosas con la mente, sería genial!Imagine if we could move things with the mind, it would be great!
- Hay quienes creen que es posible mover objetos sin tocarlos utilizando la mente.There are those who believe it is possible to move objects without touching them using the mind.
- La telequinesis es un tema muy popular en el cine.Telekinesis is a very popular topic in movies.
- Ella cree que posee telequinesis.She believes she possesses telekinesis.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a science fiction book.
- María¿Crees que la telequinesis es posible en la vida real?Do you think telekinesis is possible in real life?
- DanielNo, creo que es solo un invento de la ficción.No, I think it is just an invention of fiction.
- MaríaEs un concepto muy interesante para una novela.It is a very interesting concept for a novel.
- DanielTienes razón, María, sería una gran historia.You are right, Maria, it would be a great story.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “telekinesis” translations and entries telequinesis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
