audio
“audio” means “audio” in Spanish (general sound or recording).
audio, voice note
Also: sound, voice message
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El audio de la película no funciona bien.
A1The movie's audio isn't working well.
Te mando un audio por WhatsApp ahora mismo.
A2I'm sending you a voice note on WhatsApp right now.
He grabado un audio para practicar mi pronunciación.
B1I have recorded an audio to practice my pronunciation.
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Quick Quiz: audio
Question 1 of 3
If you want to send a voice note on WhatsApp, what do you send?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'audīre', meaning 'to hear'. It entered modern Spanish via technical English and international scientific vocabulary.
First recorded: 20th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'audio' and 'sonido'?
Think of 'sonido' as anything you hear with your ears in the real world (birds, wind, a crash). 'Audio' is specifically sound that has been recorded, processed, or played through a device.
How do I say 'headphones' using the same root?
You use the word 'audífonos'. In Spain, people often say 'auriculares', but in Latin America, 'audífonos' is very common.
Is 'audio' used as a verb in Spanish?
No, 'audio' is only a noun. To say 'to record audio', you use the verb 'grabar' with the noun: 'grabar un audio'.