antena
“antena” means “antenna” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
antenna
Also: aerial, dish
📝 In Action
La antena de la televisión no recibe buena señal.
A2The TV antenna isn't getting a good signal.
Necesitamos una antena parabólica para ver esos canales.
B1We need a satellite dish to watch those channels.
Hay muchas antenas de telefonía en el tejado.
B2There are many cell phone towers/antennas on the roof.
antenna
Also: feeler
📝 In Action
La hormiga usa sus antenas para oler.
B1The ant uses its antennas to smell.
Ese escarabajo tiene unas antenas muy largas.
B1That beetle has very long antennas.
A la mariposa se le rompió una antena.
B2The butterfly broke an antenna.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: antena
Question 1 of 3
Which of these refers to a satellite dish?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'antenna', which originally referred to the horizontal yard or pole attached to a ship's mast to hold the sails.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I pluralize 'antena'?
Simply add an 's' to the end: 'antenas'.
Can I use 'antena' to mean a cell phone tower?
Yes, in many Spanish-speaking countries, people refer to the cellular masts or the equipment on them as 'antenas de telefonía'.
Is there a difference between 'antena' and 'aerial'?
In Spanish, 'antena' covers both. English distinguishes based on region (UK uses aerial, US uses antenna), but Spanish uses one word for both.