message

S1 W1

BrE /ˈmesɪdʒ/ AmE /ˈmesɪdʒ/

noun / verb en → es

1 COMMUNICATION [countable] A2

a piece of information that is sent to someone, especially by telephone or email

mensaje, comunicación

  • send a message to somebody

Collocations text message · email message

  • I sent her a text message.

    Le envié un mensaje de texto.

2 INFORMATION [countable] B1

a short piece of information that is written or printed, especially one that gives news about something important

noticia, información

  • read a message

Collocations press release · news bulletin

  • The press release contained an important message.

    El comunicado de prensa contenía un mensaje importante.

3 TEACHING [countable] B2

the main idea that someone wants to teach or explain, especially in a speech or book

mensaje, enseñanza

  • get the message

Collocations teaching point · lesson learned

  • The speaker's main message was clear.

    El mensaje principal del orador era claro.

4 ACTION [transitive] B1

to send a piece of information to someone, especially by telephone or email

enviar un mensaje, comunicarse

  • message somebody

Collocations text message · email message

  • I'll message you later.

    Te enviaré un mensaje más tarde.

5 TEACHING [transitive] B2

to teach or explain a main idea, especially in a speech or book

enseñar, transmitir un mensaje

  • message somebody

Collocations teaching point · lesson learned

  • He messaged his audience about the importance of education.

    Les transmitió a su audiencia la importancia de la educación.

6 WRITING [transitive] B2

to write or print a short piece of information, especially one that gives news about something important

escribir un mensaje, comunicar información

  • message somebody

Collocations press release · news bulletin

  • The company messaged the news to its employees.

    La empresa comunicó la noticia a sus empleados.

7 TEACHING [transitive] C1

to teach or explain something, especially in a speech or book

enseñar, transmitir un mensaje

  • message somebody

Collocations teaching point · lesson learned

  • She messaged the importance of teamwork.

    Ella transmitió la importancia del trabajo en equipo.

8 TEACHING [transitive] C1

to teach or explain a main idea, especially in a speech or book

enseñar, transmitir un mensaje

  • message somebody

Collocations teaching point · lesson learned

  • He messaged the audience about the importance of education.

    Les transmitió a su audiencia la importancia de la educación.