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"Television" in Spanish: televisión
la televisión
Television is la televisión (teh-leh-bee-SYOHN). It is feminine. Friends often shorten it to la tele.
How to pronounce televisión: audio and sound guideEvening plans
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How to pronounce televisión
Say it
teh-leh-bee-SYOHN
/te.le.βiˈsjon/
Four syllables: teh-leh-bee-SYOHN. Stress SYOHN. The v sounds like a soft b.
"Television" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la televisión | television Full standard word for TV. | Full standard word for TV. |
| la tele | TV Everyday short form. | Everyday short form. |
| ver la televisión | to watch television Common free-time phrase. | Common free-time phrase. |
| el televisor | TV set The physical screen or device. | The physical screen or device. |
How to use televisión in real life
- 1Evening plans
¿Vemos televisión esta noche?
Shall we watch television tonight?
Ver televisión drops la in casual speech.
- 2In the living room
La televisión está en la sala.
The television is in the living room.
La televisión is feminine.
- 3Turning something off
Apaga la televisión, por favor.
Turn off the television, please.
Apaga la televisión is a clear request.
Mistakes English speakers make with televisión
Incorrect: El televisión es grande.
Correct: La televisión es grande.
Televisión is feminine. Say la televisión.
Incorrect: Miro el TV.
Correct: Miro la televisión. / Miro la tele.
Use televisión or tele, not English TV as el TV.
Good to know
Good to knowTelevisión is formal and clear. Tele is everyday. Televisor often means the TV set itself, while televisión can mean the medium or the set.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a show after dinner
ChatPal
¿Enciendes la televisión?
Will you turn on the television?
You
Sí. ¿Qué hay en la televisión?
Yes. What's on television?
ChatPal
Un partido, si ustedes quieren.
A game, if you all want.
You
Perfecto. Traigo palomitas.
Perfect. I'll bring popcorn.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Television" in Spanish
Is televisión masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la televisión, una televisión nueva.
Can I say tele?
Yes. La tele is the everyday short form.
How do you pronounce televisión?
teh-leh-bee-SYOHN. Stress the last syllable.
What is televisor?
Often the TV set. Televisión can mean the medium or the set.
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