Television in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'television' is 'televisión', pronounced teh-leh-bee-SYOHN (IPA: /teleβiˈsjon/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: televisiones).
Pronunciation: teh-leh-bee-SYOHN
| Spanish | televisión |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | teh-leh-bee-SYOHN · /teleβiˈsjon/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | televisiones |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'televisión'
- Los niños ven televisión después de hacer la tarea.
The kids watch television after doing their homework. - ¿Qué dan en la televisión esta noche?
What's on TV tonight? - Apaga la televisión; vamos a cenar.
Turn off the television; we're going to have dinner. - Mis abuelos vieron la llegada del hombre a la Luna en una televisión en blanco y negro.
My grandparents watched the Moon landing on a black-and-white television.
Common Phrases with 'televisión'
- ver la televisión
to watch television - salir en la televisión
to appear on TV
How to Use 'televisión'
Strictly, 'televisión' is the medium and 'televisor' is the physical set, but in everyday speech 'televisión' (or the short form 'la tele') is used for both. 'Ver la televisión' is 'to watch TV'.
Regional note: The colloquial short form is 'la tele' in Spain and most of Latin America; in Mexico you also hear 'la tievi'. For the set, 'el televisor' is standard everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Television' in Spanish is 'televisión', pronounced teh-leh-bee-SYOHN.
It is spelled t-e-l-e-v-i-s-i-ó-n.
'Televisión' is feminine: you say 'la televisión'.
The plural of 'televisión' is 'televisiones'.
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