el micrófono

the microphone

Example Sentence

El micrófono no funciona y nadie lo arregla.

The microphone doesn't work and nobody fixes it.

Meaning

El micrófono is the device used to amplify a voice or sound. It is common in concerts, meetings, and recordings.

Common Phrases

  • probar el micrófono — to test the microphone
  • hablar por el micrófono — to speak into the microphone

Example

Habla mas cerca del micrófono.

Speak closer to the microphone.

Common Mistake

Wrong gender: it is el micrófono, not la micrófono.