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

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/tele'mando/

Usage in Spanish

"Telemando" is a compound word derived from "tele" (prefix indicating distance) and "mando" (noun meaning command or control). It is used in general, polytechnical, and military contexts. The term is commonly used in Spain and some Latin American countries. It is more often used in written language than in oral speech.

Example Sentences

1. El telemando del televisor se ha desprogramado.

2. The remote control of the TV has been unprogrammed.

3. No encuentro el telemando de la radio.

4. I can't find the remote control for the radio.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Telemando" is not used as part of common idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

The term "telemando" is a combination of two words: "tele" from "televisión" (television) and "mando" (command/control). The prefix "tele-" comes from Greek "tele" (meaning far off or distant) and "mando" comes from the verb "mandar" (to command).

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: control remoto, mando a distancia
• Antonyms: control manual, manejo directo