teletransportar
/teletɾanspoɾˈtaɾ/
The Spanish verb for 'teleport' is teletransportar.
teletransportar means to travel without physically crossing a distance.
Meaning: travel without physically crossing distance (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix tele- (distant) and the verb transportar (to transport).
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a person or character teleporting themselves, the pronominal form teletransportarse is typically used. The past participle of teletransportar is teletransportado.
How do you pronounce it?
/teletɾanspoɾˈtaɾ/
Did you know?
- The root of the word, portar, is also found in the Spanish word comportamiento, which refers to how one 'carries' oneself or behaves.
- In Spanish science fiction, you might hear characters use the term desmaterializar (to dematerialize) to describe the process of teleportation.
- In Spanish science fiction translations, you may encounter desmaterializarse and rematerializarse as a two-step process to explain how one teletransportarse.
Examples in context
- La técnica de teletransportar se utiliza en muchas películas de ciencia ficción.The technique of teleporting is used in many science fiction movies.
- La máquina de transporte instantáneo es una innovación revolucionaria.The instantaneous transport machine is a revolutionary innovation.
- Me gustaría poder teletransportarme a cualquier parte del mundo.I would love to be able to teleport anywhere in the world.
- Si pudiera moverme al instante, ahorraría mucho tiempo en viajes.If I could move instantly, I would save a lot of time on travel.
- El mago se puede teletransportar.The magician can teleport.
- No quiero teletransportar a mi personaje todavía.I don't want to teleport my character yet.
- ¿Podrías teletransportar al equipo a la base?Could you teleport the team to the base?
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a science fiction book.
- ElenaEste libro es genial, el protagonista sabe teletransportar.This book is great, the protagonist knows how to teleport.
- MateoEso sería muy útil para evitar el tráfico.That would be very useful to avoid traffic.
- ElenaSí, podrías teletransportar todo el grupo a París.Yes, you could teleport the whole group to Paris.
- MateoSería un viaje increíble y muy rápido.It would be an incredible and very fast trip.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “teleport” translations and entries teletransportar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
