micrófono
“micrófono” means “microphone” in Spanish (device for sound input).
microphone, mic
📝 In Action
Por favor, acerca el micrófono a tu boca para que te escuchemos mejor.
A1Please, bring the microphone closer to your mouth so we can hear you better.
El cantante probó el micrófono antes de empezar el concierto.
A2The singer tested the microphone before starting the concert.
Mi nuevo portátil tiene un micrófono integrado de muy buena calidad.
B1My new laptop has a very good quality built-in microphone.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: micrófono
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the short, informal version of 'micrófono'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from two ancient Greek roots: 'mikrós' meaning 'small' and 'phōnē' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' So, literally, it's a device for capturing 'small sounds' and making them bigger.
First recorded: Mid-19th century (as the device was invented)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'micrófono' masculine, even though it ends in '-a' in the short form 'micro'?
The full word is 'micrófono,' which ends in '-o' and is masculine (el). When you shorten it to 'micro,' it keeps its original masculine gender, so you must still use the masculine article 'el' (el micro).
What is the difference between 'micrófono' and 'altavoz'?
'Micrófono' is the device that captures sound (input), like the one a singer uses. 'Altavoz' (or 'bocina'/'parlante') is the device that projects sound (output), like the speaker connected to a sound system.