A1 — Beginnernoun
cellulare
mobile phone
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
telefono cellularesmartphonetelefoninomobile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
telefono fisso
Usage note
'Telefonino' is an informal/affectionate term. 'Smartphone' is widely used. 'Telefono fisso' is a landline. 'Cellulare' is the standard Italian term.
Example
"Ho dimenticato il cellulare a casa."
"I left my mobile phone at home."
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