mensaje de texto
/mensaxe de teɡsto/from spelling rulesmasculine
The Spanish phrase for "text message" is mensaje de texto. Wiktionary also lists mensaje textual.
Meaning: a brief electronic message (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mensaje de texto | /mensaxe de teɡsto/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| mensaje textual | /mensaxe teɡstwal/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
mensaje de texto is a common and straightforward way to refer to an SMS or text message. In casual settings, people often shorten this to just mensaje or among younger speakers, they may colloquially refer to a text message as a whatsapp.
Which one should you use?
mensaje de texto refers to the medium of the message (SMS/text), whereas mensaje textual refers to the content being a verbatim or literal transcription of something.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
mensaje de texto is a masculine noun.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use mensaje textual when they actually mean a "text message" (SMS). Use mensaje de texto instead, as mensaje textual actually means a "verbatim message".
Did you know?
- The word texto shares an ancient root with the English word 'textile', as both come from the Latin textus, meaning 'woven'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the app name WhatsApp is used as a verb, whatsappear, to describe the act of sending a message.
- In many Latin American countries, instead of using mensaje de texto, people might say un mensajito to refer to a quick, informal text.
Examples in context
- No recuerdo haber enviado este mensaje de texto.I don't remember sending that text message.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of mensaje de texto in a negative statement.Tatoeba #5045652 by don_ramon, translation #5045605 by Hybrid
- Recibí tu mensaje de texto y te contestaré lo antes posible.I received your text message, and I'll reply as soon as possible.
- Mamá, te envié un mensaje por texto con los detalles del evento.Mom, I sent you a text message with the event details.
- ¡Hola! Te acabo de enviar un mensaje de texto por whatsapp. ¿Lo recibiste?Hi! I just sent you a text message on whatsapp. Did you receive it?
- Me mandó un mensaje diciendo que llegará tarde.He sent me a message saying he will arrive late.
- ¿Me enviaste un SMS con la dirección correcta?Did you send me an SMS with the correct address?
- ¿Puedes textearme los detalles de la reunión?Can you text me the details of the meeting?
- Recibí un mensaje de texto muy extraño.I received a very strange text message.
- ¿Me puedes enviar un mensaje de texto?Can you send me a text message?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking on the street about a missed notification.
- Alejandro¿Viste mi mensaje de texto, María?Did you see my text message, María?
- MaríaNo, no lo vi en mi teléfono.No, I didn't see it on my phone.
- AlejandroTe envié un mensaje de texto hace una hora.I sent you a text message an hour ago.
- MaríaLo siento, Alejandro, lo revisaré ahora.I'm sorry, Alejandro, I will check it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “text message” translations and entries mensaje de texto, 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.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, mensaje, texto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
