In English, many things are named after a particular country – but have you ever wondered what those things are called in those countries?
1buscapersonas masculinolocalizador (de personas) masculinobip masculino México coloquialbusca masculino España coloquialbíper masculino Chile
- We have the latest in wireless technology, from pagers and cell phones to palm pilot accessories, all for the busy man on the go.
- Let's concentrate on the big three of wireless convenience devices: pagers, cell phones and e-mail.
- These are kids who've had access to cell phones, pagers and personal computers all their lives.
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