What does "televisión / tele" mean in Spanish?
"televisión / tele" is the Spanish word for "television / TV".
televisión / tele /tˌeleβisjˈonbˈaratˈele/ · noun · CEFR A2. Spanish translation of "television / TV".
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Example Sentences
- Vemos la televisión después de la cena. English: We watch TV after dinner.
- La tele de mis padres es muy grande. English: My parents' TV is very big.
- No hay nada bueno en la televisión esta noche. English: There's nothing good on TV tonight.
When and How to Use "televisión / tele"
Use "televisión / tele" when you want to talk about "television / TV" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "televisión / tele"?
"televisión / tele" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "televisión / tele"?
"televisión / tele" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
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Vemos la televisión después de la cena.
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