Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
mando
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmando/
Meaning
- masculine nounremote control
Example
Pásame el mando, por favor.
Pass me the remote control, please.
More examples
El mando universal controla varios dispositivos.
The universal remote controls multiple devices.
Core concept
Handheld device that operates an appliance from a short distance.
Common phrases
el mando a distancia
remote control
el mando universal
universal remote
el mando del televisor
television remote
Similar words
mando a distancia: Infrared- or radio-operated handheld device for controlling electronics from another room.
control remoto: Device enabling remote operation of televisions and stereos from a distance.
control: Control interface on a device composed of buttons, switches, or dials for direct operation.
Definition in Spanish
Pequeño dispositivo que permite manejar a distancia las funciones de un equipo, como encenderlo, cambiar de canal o controlar la reproducción.
Word origin
Shortened from the phrase mando a distancia and ultimately from the verb mandar (Latin mandare), linking the device to the idea of sending a command from afar.
Usage tips
- In Spain the device is commonly called 'mando', while many Latin American speakers say 'control' or 'control remoto', and 'mando' can also mean a command or someone in authority so context matters.