phone

telefono

Apparecchio che permette di parlare con una persona che si trova altrove.

In inglese semplice: A device that lets you speak to someone who is somewhere else.

• The phone is ringing.
• He answered the phone in the kitchen.
• Can I use your phone to call home?

Come si usa: on the phone (She was on the phone when I arrived.)

Sinonimi: telephone

Espressioni comuni: answer the phone, phone number, on the phone

smartphone, cellulare

Piccolo dispositivo portatile per telefonate, messaggi, internet, foto e applicazioni.

In inglese semplice: A small mobile device used for calls, messages, the internet, photos, and apps.

• My phone needs charging.
• She took a photo with her phone.
• Have you downloaded the app on your phone?

Sinonimi: smartphone

Espressioni comuni: charge your phone, phone screen, phone app

telefono

Apparecchio per parlare con persone lontane, spesso usato anche per messaggi, immagini e internet.

In inglese semplice: A device you use to speak to people far away, often also for messages, pictures, and the internet.

• My phone is in my bag.
• She answered the phone immediately.
• Have you charged your phone?

Sinonimi: telephone

Espressioni comuni: mobile phone, answer the phone, on the phone

telefonare, chiamare

Parlare con qualcuno al telefono.

In inglese semplice: To speak to someone by telephone.

• Please phone me tomorrow.
• He phoned the hotel yesterday.
• Can you phone home before dinner?

Come si usa: phone someone (I will phone my sister tonight.)

Sinonimi: call, telephone, ring

Espressioni comuni: phone someone, phone home, phone the office