Meaning
cell phone
In a sentence
Ho dimenticato il cellulare a casa stamattina.
I forgot my cell phone at home this morning.
Mi presti il tuo cellulare per una chiamata?
Can you lend me your cell phone for a call?
Il mio cellulare è scarico.
My cell phone is dead.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cellulare | masculine · singular |
| cellulari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday Italian, cellulare is more common than telefono cellulare; smartphone is also widely used for modern devices.
- For a mobile number, say numero di cellulare, not just cellulare by itself.
- The police-van meaning is uncommon in everyday speech and usually clear only from context.