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How to Say "antenna" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “antenna” is “antena” — use 'antena' when referring to an electronic device that receives or transmits signals, such as for television or radio..

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antena

ahn-TEH-nah/anˈtena/

nounA2general
Use 'antena' when referring to an electronic device that receives or transmits signals, such as for television or radio.
A metal antenna on top of a red house roof against a blue sky.

Examples

La antena de la televisión no recibe buena señal.

The TV antenna isn't getting a good signal.

Necesitamos una antena parabólica para ver esos canales.

We need a satellite dish to watch those channels.

Hay muchas antenas de telefonía en el tejado.

There are many cell phone towers/antennas on the roof.

La hormiga usa sus antenas para oler.

The ant uses its antennas to smell.

Gender Memory Aid

Since it ends in -a, it is almost always feminine: 'la antena'. Just remember 'la' follows the 'a' ending.

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one, simply add an -s: 'las antenas'.

Possessive Clarity

When talking about an insect's antennas, we often use 'sus' (its/their) to show who they belong to.

Avoid using 'el'

Mistake: “El antena está rota.”

Correction: La antena está rota. Even though it sounds a bit like other tech words, it remains feminine.

antena

ahn-TEH-nah/anˈtena/

nounB1general
Use 'antena' to refer to the sensory appendages on an insect's head used for touch and smell.
A metal antenna on top of a red house roof against a blue sky.

Examples

La hormiga usa sus antenas para oler.

The ant uses its antennas to smell.

La antena de la televisión no recibe buena señal.

The TV antenna isn't getting a good signal.

Necesitamos una antena parabólica para ver esos canales.

We need a satellite dish to watch those channels.

Hay muchas antenas de telefonía en el tejado.

There are many cell phone towers/antennas on the roof.

Gender Memory Aid

Since it ends in -a, it is almost always feminine: 'la antena'. Just remember 'la' follows the 'a' ending.

Making it Plural

To talk about more than one, simply add an -s: 'las antenas'.

Possessive Clarity

When talking about an insect's antennas, we often use 'sus' (its/their) to show who they belong to.

Avoid using 'el'

Mistake: “El antena está rota.”

Correction: La antena está rota. Even though it sounds a bit like other tech words, it remains feminine.

aérea

ah-EH-reh-ah/aˈeɾea/

nounB1general
Use 'aérea' to refer to an airline, the company that provides air travel.
A simplified illustration of a white commercial passenger jet flying across a clear blue sky, symbolizing an airline.

Examples

¿Qué aérea ofrece el vuelo más barato a Londres?

Which airline offers the cheapest flight to London?

Tuvimos que ajustar la aérea del televisor para mejorar la recepción.

We had to adjust the aerial (antenna) of the television to improve reception.

Antena vs. Aérea

The most common mistake is confusing 'antena' (antenna) with 'aérea' (airline). Remember that 'aérea' is only used for air travel companies, while 'antena' refers to signal receivers or insect parts.

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