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centralita

switchboard

noun sen-trah-LEE-tah Rare
Communication Technology

Also means

telephone exchange

Usage Note

Centralita is the Spain-Spanish word for an office telephone switchboard or PBX system. In Latin America the equivalent is usually conmutador or central telefónica. It is also informally used for the front-desk receptionist who manages calls.

Examples

"Llame a la centralita y le transfieren."

Natural Translation

Call the switchboard and they will transfer you.

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