walkie-talkie
The Spanish phrase for walkie talkie is walkie-talkie.
When you want to describe the method of communication, for example, saying you are communicating via walkie-talkie, it is common to use the preposition por before the phrase, as in por walkie-talkie.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American regions, the word handy is used to refer to a walkie talkie.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine and takes the definite article el (el walkie-talkie). The plural form is created by adding s to the end: los walkie-talkies.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a walkie-talkie is called a transceptor. This term combines transmisor 'transmitter' and receptor 'receiver'.
- When using a walkie-talkie, Spanish speakers often use the phrase cambio 'change' or fuera 'out' to signal the end of a transmission, mirroring international radio protocol.
- In Spain, professionals often refer to these devices as radiotransmisores or simply radios in a technical context. Using 'walkie-talkie' is understood but can sound informal or even childish in a professional setting.
Examples in context
- Llamo a Tom por walkie-talkie.I call Tom on the walkie-talkie.This sentence shows how to use walkie-talkie to describe the method of calling someone.Tatoeba #3451892 by cueyayotl, translation #8847405 by ldegraaf
- "Estoy en la sopa", reportó la mosca a través de su walkie-talkie."I am in the soup," reported the fly through its walkie-talkie.This sentence illustrates a report made through a walkie-talkie.Tatoeba #1306012 by marcelostockle, translation #949960 by FeuDRenais2
- Rodrigo pidió ayuda desesperadamente por el walkie-talkie.Rodrigo desperately asked for help on the walkie-talkie.This sentence shows an example of asking for help using a walkie-talkie.Tatoeba #13077747 by rdgscratch, translation #11785127 by Amastan
- En la construcción utilizamos radios de comunicación para coordinar las tareas del equipo.In construction, we use walkie talkies to coordinate team tasks.
- Asegúrate de llevar tu radio transceptor durante la misión de rescate.Make sure to carry your walkie talkie during the rescue mission.
- Vamos a jugar con los walkie talkies en el parque.Let's play with the walkie talkies at the park.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are camping in the woods.
- Javier¿Tienes el walkie-talkie?Do you have the walkie-talkie?
- SofíaSí, lo tengo aquí.Yes, I have it here.
- JavierÚsalo si me pierdes.Use it if you lose me.
- SofíaEstá bien, Javier.Okay, Javier.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
