El Móvil

You might be someone who still considers the cell phone a luxury. Or, perhaps, you consider it a "necessary evil" or even a good "friend."

I've heard many English words for "cellular device" including cell and mobile phone as well as the brand-specific names like "I-Phone," "Droid" or "Intensity."

In Spain, we refer to the cell phone as "el móvil." IN the States and Mexico, the word "celular" is more popular.


One of my favorite podcasts, "Spanish as a second language" has a wonderful episode where the narrator comments on the many features available on today's cell phone.
Camera. Blue Tooth. Video. Apps. Navigation.

You can read the Spanish version of Verizon's current offers and handheld devices. It's interesting to see how app titles and offers are translated from English to Spanish.

Verizon (Español)

I'm very interested in the ways that students might use their cell phones to learn Spanish. Podcasts and MP3's might be downloaded to the cell in order to study vocabulary and listen to grammar on the road.

Tienes tú celular?

- "Pop" Song in Spanish about the cell phone called "El Celular"