How to spell it according to the RAE: walkie-talkie, alternatives

The Fundación del Español Urgente (FundéuRAE), supported by the Agencia EFE and the Real Academia Española (RAE), has issued guidance on the correct usage of the term "walkie-talkie." The organization suggests that while the original English term is commonly used, Spanish speakers may opt for phonetic adaptations such as "walkitalki" or "wokitoki," or utilize the descriptive term "transceptor portátil."

This linguistic guidance emphasizes the ongoing importance of orthographic precision in professional and daily communication. By providing these alternatives, the RAE and FundéuRAE aim to balance the use of foreign loanwords with the structural norms of the Spanish language, reinforcing the value of clear and coherent writing in an era often characterized by digital brevity.