English–Spanish
“television” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/teleβiˈsjon/
Example
¿Qué programa hay en la televisión esta noche?
What program is on the television tonight?
How to say “television” in Spanish
“Television” in Spanish is televisión. televisión can also mean “TV”.
System that transmits moving images and sound for home reception.
Example sentences with televisión
Apagué la televisión antes de dormir.
I turned off the television before going to sleep.
Tips for using televisión
- The medium or broadcast is usually la televisión, the physical receiver is el televisor, and many speakers shorten the medium to la tele.
Other Spanish words for “television”
Anoche vi la TV hasta tarde.
Last night I watched television until late.
La tele está en la sala.
The television is in the living room.
Anoche vi un programa televisivo.
Last night I watched a television program.