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televisor

te-le-bee-SORE/teleβiˈsoɾ/

“televisor” means “television set” in Spanish (the physical electronic device).

television set

Also: TV set
NounmA1
General
A modern flat-screen television set sitting on a wooden stand in a cozy room.

📝 In Action

El televisor de la sala es muy grande.

A1

The television set in the living room is very big.

Tengo que reparar mi televisor porque no enciende.

A2

I have to repair my TV set because it won't turn on.

Apaga el televisor antes de dormir.

A1

Turn off the TV set before sleeping.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • tele (TV (short version))

Common Collocations

  • televisor de pantalla plana – flat-screen TV
  • encender el televisor – to turn on the TV
  • televisor inteligente – smart TV

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "televisor" in Spanish:

television set→tv set→

✏️ 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?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
televisión(television (the medium/shows)) — Noun
televisivo(related to television) — Adjective
televidente(TV viewer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining the Greek word 'tele' (meaning far) and the Latin word 'visor' (meaning someone who sees/a viewer).

First recorded: Mid-20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: televisionFrench: téléviseur

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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'.