How to Say "telecoms" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “telecoms” is “comunicaciones” — use 'comunicaciones' when referring to the general systems or means of telecommunication, especially in a broader sense of connection or message transmission.
comunicaciones
ko-moo-nee-ka-syo-neskomunikaˈθjones
Examples
Las comunicaciones telefónicas fallaron durante la tormenta.
The phone communications failed during the storm.
Necesito revisar mis comunicaciones de la oficina.
I need to check my messages from the office.
Las comunicaciones modernas son instantáneas.
Modern communications are instantaneous.
Always Plural
Even though it comes from the singular noun 'comunicación' (communication), this word is almost always used in its plural form, especially when talking about systems or the general concept.
Feminine Agreement
Since this is a feminine plural noun, any adjectives describing it must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'buenas comunicaciones').
Using the Singular for Systems
Mistake: “La comunicación está rota.”
Correction: Las comunicaciones están rotas. (Use the plural 'las comunicaciones' when referring to the network or system.)
telecomunicación
Examples
La industria de la telecomunicación ha cambiado el mundo.
The telecommunication industry has changed the world.
General vs. Industry Term
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