Antena (en. Antenna)

/anˈtena/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Structure designed to transmit or receive radio, television, or other communications signals.

The television antenna improves signal reception.

La antena de la televisión mejora la recepción de la señal.

Sensory appendage of some animals, such as insects, that helps them perceive their environment.

The antennas of the locust are essential for its orientation.

Las antenas de la langosta son esenciales para su orientación.

From Latin 'antenna', which means 'long pole' or 'staff'.

satellite dish

Receiving device for satellite signals.

antena parabólica

wifi antenna

Antenna used for transmitting wireless network signals.

antenna wifi

radiocommunications

Set of techniques and means that use electromagnetic waves for information exchange.

radiocomunicaciones

frequency

Number of times an event occurs within a period of time.

frecuencia

Refers to someone who is always alert to everything that happens.

That person is an antenna, they know everything that happens in the neighborhood.

Esa persona es una antena, sabe todo lo que ocurre en el barrio.

Someone who quickly picks up rumors or news.

She is the antenna of the office, she always has fresh information.

Ella es la antena de la oficina, siempre tiene la información fresca.