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How to Say "cablegram" in Spanish

The Spanish word forcablegramis cableB2 level.

English → SpanishB2

cable

nounB2formal
formal/official message
A uniformed messenger wearing a cap, running quickly while clutching a sealed, official-looking envelope, depicting fast message delivery.

Examples

El embajador envió un cable urgente a la capital reportando la situación.

The ambassador sent an urgent cable (telegram) to the capital reporting the situation.

Historical Context

This meaning comes from the time when messages were sent across continents via underwater telegraph cables.

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