How to Say "text message" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “text message” is “texto” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
digital communication via phone
Examples
¿Recibiste mi texto sobre el cambio de planes?
Did you receive my text message about the change of plans?
Te mando un texto cuando esté cerca.
I'll send you a text when I am close.
Common Verb Mistake
Mistake: “Using 'textar' as the verb (like English 'to text').”
Correction: The most common verb is 'textear' (to text) or, more formally, 'enviar un texto' (to send a text).
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