enviar mensajes de texto
/embjaɾ mensaxes de teɡsto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, texting is expressed as enviar mensajes de texto.
The phrase is used to describe the act of sending short written messages using a mobile phone.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase enviar mensajes de texto is a literal construction meaning 'to send messages of text'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the continuous action of texting, use the gerund form enviando mensajes de texto.
Did you know?
- The word texto shares its root with the English word 'textile' because it comes from the Latin word for 'woven'.
- While enviar mensajes de texto is the formal way to say it, many Spanish speakers simply use the anglicism textear in casual conversation.
- In Spain, people frequently refer to 'texting' as mandar un WhatsApp regardless of whether they are using the actual app or a standard SMS.
Examples in context
- Enviar mensajes de texto mientras se conduce es muy peligroso.Texting while driving is very dangerous.This sentence shows the danger of using enviar mensajes de texto while driving.Tatoeba #12186930 by xallace, translation #3690753 by Hybrid
- ¿Sabes cómo enviar un mensaje de texto?Do you know how to send a text message?
- Necesito mandar un SMS urgenteI need to send an urgent text message
- Te mandé un mensajeI sent you a message
- Me gusta textear con mis amigosI like texting with my friends
- Me encanta chatear contigoI love texting with you
- ¿Puedes mandarme un mensaje?Can you send me a message?
- ¿Puedes textearme?Can you text me?
- ¿Quieres textear?Do you want to text?
- No dejes de enviar mensajes de texto durante la clase.Don't keep sending text messages during class.
- Ella prefiere enviar mensajes de texto en lugar de llamar.She prefers sending text messages instead of calling.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Estás muy ocupada para hablar?Are you too busy to talk?
- ElenaNo, solo estoy intentando enviar mensajes de texto a mi madre.No, I'm just trying to send text messages to my mother.
- DanielEstá bien, te espero un momento.That's fine, I'll wait for you a moment.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel, ya casi termino.Thanks, Daniel, I'm almost done.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, enviar, texto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
