celular
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “celular” mean in English?
mobile phone
Example sentences
Mi celular está descargado.
My phone is dead. (LA)
Llamo desde el celular.
I'm calling from the cell.
Te mando un mensaje al celular.
I'll send you a message to your cell.
How to use it
Celular means 'mobile phone' (Latin America). Masculine: el celular. Often shortened to cel in Argentina/Mexico.
Common mistake
LA: celular. Spain: móvil. Same device, regional split. For texting, use mandar un mensaje (LA) or enviar un mensaje (formal).