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Teléfono

Telephone / Phone

Beginnernoun

Definition

A device used to communicate over a distance.

Example

Mi teléfono se quedó sin batería.

My phone ran out of battery.

Etymology

The word 'teléfono' derives from the Greek words 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (voice or sound), indicating its purpose as a device for distant communication.

How & Where It’s Used

'Teléfono' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in everyday conversation and written communication across Spanish-speaking regions.

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