móviles (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/moˈβiles/

Usage in Spanish

The word "móviles" is the plural form of "móvil," which means "mobile phones" in English. It is a commonly used term in Spanish, particularly in both oral and written contexts.

Example Sentences

1. La tienda ofrece una variedad de móviles a precios asequibles.

2. The store offers a variety of mobile phones at affordable prices.

3. Los jóvenes pasan horas navegando por internet desde sus móviles.

4. Young people spend hours browsing the internet on their mobile phones.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Buscar tres pies al gato" - Sentence: No busques tres pies al gato, simplemente acepta la situación. - Translation: Don't look for complications, just accept the situation.

"Estar al loro" - Sentence: Hay que estar al loro con las últimas ofertas de móviles. - Translation: You have to be up to date with the latest mobile phone deals.

"Estar al loro de algo" - Sentence: Tenemos que estar al loro de las características de los nuevos móviles. - Translation: We have to be aware of the features of the new mobile phones.

Etymology

The word "móviles" comes from the Spanish noun "móvil," which originates from the Latin word "mobīlis," meaning "movable" or "movilis" in Latin, the nominative feminine plural form.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: teléfonos móviles, celulares
• Antonyms: fijos, inmóviles