Radio (en. Radio)

/ˈɾa.ðjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Electromagnetic device that allows the reception and transmission of radio signals.
I am going to listen to music on the radio while driving.
Voy a escuchar música en el radio mientras manejo.
Effect or influence that a radio signal has.
The range of the signal is limited in this area.
El radio de la señal es limitado en esta área.
Communication medium that uses radio waves to transmit information.
The radio broadcasts news every hour.
La radio emite noticias cada hora.

Etymology

From Latin 'radius', which means 'ray' or 'beam of light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

live radio
Transmission of programming in real time.
radio en vivo
listen to the radio
Tuning a device to receive radio waves.
escuchar la radio
by radio
Through a communication medium that uses radio waves.
por radio

Related Words

radiocommunication
Communication through radio waves.
radiocomunicación
broadcasting
Transmission of information through radio.
radiodifusión
radiography
Use of radiation to examine objects.
radioscopía

Slang Meanings

Colloquial way to refer to the radio.
Let's listen to the radio while we cook.
Vamos a escuchar la radio mientras cocinamos.
Term used to refer to a specific radio station.
I heard that song on the neighborhood radio.
Escuché esa canción en la radio del barrio.