telebisyon
telebisyón with stress marks
television
Usage Note
Telebisyon is often shortened to the English acronym 'TV' in everyday conversation. The full word remains the standard term for formal contexts, such as news reports and official media publications.
Examples
" Buksan mo ang telebisyon. "
Natural Translation
Turn on the television.
Literal Translation
Open you the television.
" Nanood kami ng telebisyon. "
Natural Translation
We watched television.
Literal Translation
We watched television.
" Tuwing gabi, nagtitipon ang buong pamilya sa harap ng telebisyon para manood ng balita. "
Natural Translation
Every night, the whole family gathers in front of the television to watch the news.
Literal Translation
Every night, gathers the whole family in front of television to watch of news.
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