Spanish word

anglófono

Pronunciation

IPA/aŋˈglofono/

Meaning

  • masculine nounEnglish speaker

Example

En mi clase hay un anglófono.

There is an English speaker in my class.

Illustration for anglófono (English speaker)

More examples

Me ayuda a practicar con un anglófono cada semana.

They help me practice with an English speaker every week.

Core concept

A person whose native or main language is English.

Common phrases

  • practicar con un anglófono

    practice with an English speaker

  • intercambio con anglófonos

    exchange with English speakers

Similar words

angloparlante: Person who speaks English, whether natively or as a learned language.
hablante de inglés: Person who speaks English, everyday neutral phrase used in regular conversation.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que habla inglés como lengua materna o principal.

Word origin

Formed from anglo- 'English' plus the suffix -fono (from Greek phōnē 'voice, speaker'), indicating someone who speaks English.

Usage tips

  • Used mainly in formal or written contexts; in everyday conversation Spanish speakers usually say 'persona que habla inglés', 'hablante de inglés' or 'habla inglés' instead.

Other meanings

  • anglophonenoun

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