Spanish word

micrófono

Pronunciation

IPA/miˈkɾofono/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmicrophone

Example

El micrófono no funciona.

The microphone doesn't work.

Illustration for micrófono (microphone)

More examples

Silencia el micrófono si hay ruido de fondo.

Mute the mic if there is background noise.

Core concept

Electronic pickup that converts acoustic vibrations into electrical signals for amplification or recording.

Common phrases

  • silenciar el micrófono

    mute the mic

  • activar el micrófono

    turn on the mic

  • ajustar el micrófono

    adjust the mic

Similar words

altavoz: Produces loud sound from electrical signals to fill a space or reach listeners.
megáfono: Directs and projects a voice through a handheld cone so speech carries to distant listeners.
auricular: Sits over or in the ear to deliver audio privately to a single listener.
amplificador: Amplifies weak audio or electrical signals so they can drive speakers and sound louder.

Definition in Spanish

Aparato que capta la voz u otros sonidos y los convierte en señales eléctricas para grabar o amplificar.

Word origin

Built from Greek micro- 'small' + phōnē 'voice', with the form micrófono entering Spanish from European languages in the 19th century.

Usage tips

  • Micrófono is an esdrújula word and therefore always carries an accent mark, including in the plural micrófonos.

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