How to Say "voice note" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “voice note” is “audio” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El audio de la película no funciona bien.
The movie's audio isn't working well.
Te mando un audio por WhatsApp ahora mismo.
I'm sending you a voice note on WhatsApp right now.
He grabado un audio para practicar mi pronunciación.
I have recorded an audio to practice my pronunciation.
Gender Identification
Even though it ends in 'o', it follows the standard rule for masculine nouns. Always use 'el' or 'un'.
Using 'Audio' for Messages
In Spanish, people rarely say 'mensaje de voz' in casual chat; they almost always just say 'un audio'.
Using the wrong word for 'sound'
Mistake: “El audio de los pájaros es bonito.”
Correction: El sonido de los pájaros es bonito. Use 'audio' for electronic or recorded sound, and 'sonido' for natural sounds.
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