Inklingo

audiovisual

ow-dee-oh-bee-swal/au̯ðjoβiˈswal/

audiovisual

Also: multimedia
Adjectivem or fA2
A person wearing headphones and looking at a bright, colorful screen.

📝 In Action

Me gusta usar material audiovisual para aprender español.

A2

I like using audiovisual material to learn Spanish.

La empresa busca un experto en comunicación audiovisual.

B1

The company is looking for an expert in audiovisual communication.

El lenguaje audiovisual es fundamental en el cine moderno.

C1

Audiovisual language is fundamental in modern cinema.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • multimedia (multimedia)

Antonyms

  • monomodal (single-mode)

Common Collocations

  • material audiovisualaudiovisual material
  • medios audiovisualesaudiovisual media
  • comunicación audiovisualaudiovisual communication

audiovisual work

Also: media sector
NounmB2
A vintage film projector on a table casting a beam of light.

📝 In Action

Este audiovisual explica cómo funciona la fábrica.

B2

This audiovisual work explains how the factory works.

El sector del audiovisual está en constante evolución.

C1

The audiovisual sector is constantly evolving.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • video (video)
  • producción (production)

Common Collocations

  • el sector del audiovisualthe media/audiovisual sector
  • creación de audiovisualescreation of audiovisual works

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "audiovisual" in Spanish:

audiovisualaudiovisual workmedia sectormultimedia

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: audiovisual

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct plural form of 'audiovisual'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
audio(audio/sound)Noun
visual(visual)Adjective
audiovisualmente(audiovisually)Adverb
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

Formed by combining the Latin 'audire' (to hear) and 'visus' (sight) with the suffix '-al' which means 'related to'.

First recorded: 20th century (with the rise of cinema and television technology)

Cognates (Related words)

French: audiovisuelItalian: audiovisivoEnglish: audiovisual

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'audiovisual' mean the same thing as 'multimedia'?

They are very close! 'Audiovisual' specifically refers to the combination of sound and sight (like a movie), while 'multimedia' can also include text, animation, and interactive elements.

How do I say 'audiovisual equipment' in Spanish?

You say 'equipo audiovisual'. Remember that the adjective comes after the noun.

Is it a common word in daily Spanish?

Yes, especially in schools, offices, and when talking about technology or the entertainment industry.