How to Say ‘TV’ in Spain Spanish
Tele
TEH-leh
[TEH-leh]
💬 Usage Tip: Tele is a very common short form of televisión. Casual, everyday, and perfect for saying lo vi en la tele = I saw it on TV.
🇪🇸 In Spain: In Spain, tele is much more natural in conversation than televisión, especially when talking about watching big matches at home or in a bar.
Phrase Breakdown
Tele
[TEH-leh]
TV
Informal short form of televisión, commonly used in Spain.
Vi la jugada repetida en la Tele después del partido.
I saw the play replayed on TV after the match.
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