La televisión
Example: La televisión está encendida en la sala ahora mismo.
Definition
"La televisión" refers to the device or system used for transmitting visual images and sound that are broadcast or streamed for entertainment, information, or education. For example, "La televisión está encendida en la sala ahora mismo" means the television is currently on in the living room.
Etymology
The word "la televisión" comes from the Spanish adaptation of the English term 'television,' which itself derives from the Greek 'tele' meaning 'far' and the Latin 'visio' meaning 'sight.' Did you know? The concept of television was developed in the early 20th century, combining the idea of seeing images from a distance.
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"La televisión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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