líneas telefónicas
/lineas telefonikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "telephone lines" is translated into Spanish as líneas telefónicas.
líneas telefónicas refers to the physical wires or the network connections used to transmit telephone calls.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun líneas (lines) and the adjective telefónicas (telephonic).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because líneas is a feminine plural noun, the adjective telefónicas must also be feminine and plural to match it.
Did you know?
- The word línea shares the same root as the English word 'line'. Both derive from the Latin linea, which originally referred to a linen thread used for measuring.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word línea is used colloquially to mean a phone connection during a call. If someone says estoy en la línea, they mean they are currently on hold or waiting on the line.
- In some Latin American regions, the phrase caída de línea is used to describe a dropped call. This treats the virtual connection as a physical 'line' that has fallen or broken.
Examples in context
- María trabaja en el departamento de atención al cliente y está a cargo de las líneas telefónicas.María works in the customer service department and is in charge of the telephone lines.
- ¿Podrías verificar si las líneas de teléfono están funcionando correctamente?Could you check if the telephone lines are working properly?
- Las líneas telefónicas están cortadas.The telephone lines are cut.
- Las líneas telefónicas están dañadas por la tormenta.The telephone lines are damaged by the storm.
- Hay que revisar las líneas telefónicas de la oficina.The office telephone lines need to be checked.
- El técnico instaló nuevas líneas telefónicas ayer.The technician installed new telephone lines yesterday.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a technical problem at home.
- Javier¿Por qué no funciona el teléfono, Sofía?Why isn't the phone working, Sofía?
- SofíaCreo que las líneas telefónicas están rotas.I think the telephone lines are broken.
- JavierDebemos llamar al técnico de inmediato.We should call the technician immediately.
- SofíaSí, es lo más práctico ahora.Yes, it is the most practical thing to do now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
