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How to Say "cellular" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “cellular” is “celular” — use 'celular' when referring to something related to biological cells or to mobile phone networks..

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celular

seh-loo-LAHR/seluˈlaɾ/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'celular' when referring to something related to biological cells or to mobile phone networks.
A magnified, colorful illustration of several simple biological cells clustered together.

Examples

La tecnología celular ha revolucionado la comunicación.

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

La membrana celular protege el interior de la célula.

The cellular membrane protects the interior of the cell.

Estudiamos la estructura celular de las plantas.

We study the cellular structure of plants.

Agreement Rule

As an adjective, 'celular' must match the thing it describes in number (singular or plural). It works for both masculine and feminine nouns (it is invariable in gender, meaning you don't change the ending).

celulares

/seh-loo-LAH-rehs//seluˈlaɾes/

adjectiveB2general
Use the plural form 'celulares' when referring to multiple biological cells or structures.
A collection of colorful biological cells grouped together.

Examples

Los científicos estudian las estructuras celulares complejas.

Scientists study complex cellular structures.

Estamos estudiando las membranas celulares en la clase de biología.

We are studying cellular membranes in biology class.

Los tejidos celulares se regeneran rápidamente.

Cellular tissues regenerate quickly.

Adjective Agreement

Since this word ends in 'es', it looks the same whether it is describing masculine or feminine groups.

Singular vs. Plural for Cells

The most common mistake is using the singular 'celular' when referring to multiple cells. Remember that when 'cellular' describes biological cells, you must use the plural 'celulares' if you are talking about more than one cell or cellular components.

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