Spanish word

altavoz

Pronunciation

IPA/altaˈβoθ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounspeaker

Example

¿Puedes encender el altavoz para que todos escuchen?

Can you turn on the speaker so everyone can hear?

Illustration for altavoz (speaker)

More examples

El anuncio sonó por el altavoz del pasillo.

The announcement came through the hallway speaker.

Core concept

Public-address loudspeaker.

Common phrases

  • poner el altavoz en el móvil

    put the phone on speaker

  • usar el altavoz integrado

    use the built-in speaker

  • subir el volumen del altavoz

    turn up the speaker volume

Similar words

parlante: Reproduces and amplifies audio as a loudspeaker unit used in sound systems or devices.
megáfono: Handheld cone-shaped device that amplifies and projects a voice to reach distant listeners.

Definition in Spanish

Aparato que amplifica y proyecta la voz para que la escuchen muchas personas.

Word origin

From Spanish alto 'high' plus voz 'voice', the compound names something that raises or amplifies the voice.

Usage tips

  • In phone conversations 'poner en altavoz' means switch to speakerphone and '¿Puedes ponerlo en altavoz?' commonly requests that mode.

Other meanings

  • speakerphonenoun

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