televisor
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📝 In Action
El televisor de la sala es muy grande.
A1The television set in the living room is very big.
Tengo que reparar mi televisor porque no enciende.
A2I have to repair my TV set because it won't turn on.
Apaga el televisor antes de dormir.
A1Turn off the TV set before sleeping.
💡 Grammar Points
The Gender of Objects
In Spanish, objects have a gender. This word is masculine, so you must use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) with it: 'el televisor'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Televisión vs. Televisor
Mistake: "Using 'televisor' to mean the programs or the medium."
Correction: Use 'televisión' for the shows/media and 'televisor' for the physical box/screen you buy at the store.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to be specific
While people often say 'la tele' for both, use 'televisor' if you are talking to a technician or buying the actual equipment.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: televisor
Question 1 of 1
If you go to an electronics store to buy a new screen, which word are you looking for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'la televisión' the same as 'el televisor'?
Not exactly. 'La televisión' usually refers to the system, the industry, or the shows (e.g., 'I work in TV'). 'El televisor' is specifically the machine itself.
What is the plural of 'televisor'?
Because it ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to make it plural: 'los televisores'.