telefonear
“telefonear” means “to phone” in Spanish (to make a call).
to phoneAlso: to telephone, to call
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Yo telefoneo a mi madre todos los domingos.
A1I phone my mother every Sunday.
¿Puedes telefonear al hotel para confirmar nuestra reserva?
A2Can you phone the hotel to confirm our reservation?
Le telefoneé varias veces pero no me contestó.
B1I phoned him several times but he didn't answer me.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I phoned my sister'?
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📚 Etymology
Created in Spanish by turning the noun 'teléfono' (telephone) into a verb. The root comes from Greek 'tele' (far) and 'phono' (voice or sound).
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'telefonear' used for cell phones too?
Yes, it covers any telephone device, though 'llamar' remains the most natural choice for mobiles.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in -ar.
Does it mean 'to call' a person's name?
No. To call someone's name or shout for them, you should use 'llamar'. 'Telefonear' is strictly for using a phone.