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    Micrófono (en. Microphone)

    /miˈkɾofono/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Instrument used to capture sound.
    The microphone is used in concerts to amplify the singer's voice.
    El micrófono se utiliza en conciertos para amplificar la voz del cantante.
    Device that allows for audio recording.
    The journalist brought his microphone to conduct the interview.
    El periodista llevó su micrófono para realizar la entrevista.
    Apparatus used in conferences and exhibitions.
    The speaker adjusted the microphone before starting his talk.
    El orador ajustó el micrófono antes de comenzar su charla.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'míkros' meaning 'small' and 'phōnē' meaning 'sound'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give microphone
    To grant someone the floor to speak.
    dar micrófono
    Microphony
    The unwanted effect that occurs when sound is fed back.
    microfonía
    Wireless microphone
    Microphone that does not need cables to function.
    micrófono inalámbrico

    Related Words

    Amplifier
    Device that increases the power of the audio signal.
    amplificador
    Recorder
    Device for recording sound.
    grabadora
    Sound
    Movement of waves that we perceive through the ear.
    sonido

    Slang Meanings

    Micro
    I am going to bring my mic for the recording.
    Voy a llevar mi micro para la grabación.
    Peak
    That peak is improperly adjusted; it doesn't sound good.
    Ese pico está mal ajustado, no se escucha bien.