Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
auricular
Pronunciation
IPA/awɾikuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounheadphones
Example
Me regalaron unos auriculares nuevos.
They gave me some new headphones.
More examples
El auricular inalámbrico se conectó al teléfono.
The wireless headphones connected to the phone.
Core concept
Listening device placed over, on, or inside the ear.
Common phrases
auricular inalámbrico
wireless headphones
auricular derecho
right earphone
Similar words
audífono: Compact unit inserted into or placed against the ear to reproduce sound.
auriculares: Worn earphones that cover or rest on one or both ears for general listening.
receptor telefónico: Receiver shaped like a telephone handset for listening during calls.
Definition in Spanish
Objeto destinado a transmitir sonido al oído colocándose en la cabeza, sobre las orejas o dentro de ellas; también usado para el receptor telefónico.
Word origin
From Latin auris 'ear' via the adjective auricularis, Spanish auricular names devices applied to the ear.
Usage tips
- Auriculares appears in the plural for a pair of headphones, while singular auricular often means a single earpiece or the telephone handset; audífonos and cascos are common regional alternatives.
Other meanings
- earphonesnoun
- receivernoun
Opposites
- altavozspeakernoun