texto
/ˈteɡsto/
The Spanish verb phrase for 'to send a text message to' is texto.
texto can refer to a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones, or it can refer to a book, tome or other set of writings. The verb chatear is used to describe 'chatting' or having a conversation online.
Meaning: to send a text message to (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, people might use mensaje de texto instead of just mensaje.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈteɡsto/
Did you know?
- The word texto shares a hidden history with the fabric of your clothes. It stems from the Latin textus, meaning 'woven', because a piece of writing was once imagined as a woven fabric of words.
- In Spain, people often use the verb mandar or enviar with un WhatsApp instead of texto because the app is so dominant it has become a generic term for texting.
- In some regions, people use the English loanword textear as a verb. This is a Spanglish construction that follows Spanish conjugation rules, turning the English noun into a Spanish action.
Examples in context
- El texto es ilegible.The text is illegible.The first example shows how to use texto to describe something that is illegible.Tatoeba #7551085 by arh, translation #7782709 by shekitten
- ¿Quién redactó ese texto?Who wrote that text?The second example demonstrates using texto in the context of someone writing a text.Tatoeba #8977215 by arh, translation #9189012 by DJ_Saidez
- ¿Puede leerme este texto?Can you read this text for me?The third example shows a request to read a texto.Tatoeba #10201355 by Seael, translation #10201346 by shekitten
- El profesor pidió que entregáramos un texto sobre el tema.The teacher asked us to turn in a text on the subject.
- Por favor, envíeme el texto por correo electrónico.Please send me the text via email.
- Leí el mensaje que me mandaste anoche.I read the text message you sent me last night.
- Envíame un mensaje de texto cuando llegues a casa.Send me a text message when you arrive home.
- Recibí un texto de mi mejor amiga con las fotos de la fiesta.I received a text from my best friend with the party photos.
- ¿Puedes enviarme un mensaje de texto para confirmar?Can you send me a text message to confirm?
- Me encanta chatear con mis amigos por la noche.I love chatting with my friends at night.
- Te mandé las fotos por WhatsApp.I sent you the photos via WhatsApp.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are planning a meeting.
- LucíaTe texto cuando salga del trabajo.I'll text you when I leave work.
- MateoPerfecto, yo te espero en el café.Perfect, I'll wait for you at the cafe.
- LucíaSi llego tarde, te texto también.If I'm late, I'll text you too.
- MateoEstá bien, nos vemos pronto.That's fine, see you soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry texto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries texto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
