Spanish word

parlante

Pronunciation

IPA/paɾˈlante/

Meaning

  • masculine nounspeaker

Example

¿Dónde compraste ese parlante?

Where did you buy that speaker?

Illustration for parlante (speaker)

More examples

El parlante suena muy claro.

The speaker sounds very clear.

Core concept

Portable or mounted device that projects sound.

Common phrases

  • parlante Bluetooth

    Bluetooth speaker

  • parlante portátil

    portable speaker

  • parlante inalámbrico

    wireless speaker

Similar words

altavoz: Delivers voice or music to listeners in homes, public places, or events.
altoparlante: Large speaker designed to deliver powerful, high-volume sound.
bocina: Vehicle- or machine-mounted horn or speaker that produces warning sounds.

Definition in Spanish

Dispositivo portátil o fijo que emite sonido para que otras personas lo escuchen, como parlantes de teléfono o de equipos de audio.

Word origin

From Spanish verb 'parlar' ('to speak') plus the agentive suffix -ante, originally meaning 'one that speaks' and later extended to devices that produce sound.

Usage tips

  • Used widely in Latin America for audio equipment while in Spain 'altavoz' is more common, and to avoid confusion with a human speaker clarify that parlante here means a machine rather than a person.

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