Cellphone (informal short form) in Spanish

Cellphone (informal short form) in Spanish is cel. You can also say celular. Clipping of celular, used in parts of Latin America.

In English, cel means cellphone (informal short form).

Cellphone (informal short form) in Spanish is cel (SEHL), or celular.

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How do you say cellphone (informal short form) in Spanish?

Cellphone (informal short form) in Spanish is cel. You can also say celular. Clipping of celular, used in parts of Latin America.

How do you pronounce cel?

Say it SEHL. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SEHL. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

What does cel mean in English?

In English, cel means cellphone (informal short form).

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.