Meaning
earphone, earbud
- An earphone, earbud, or earpiece for listening or phone calls.
In a sentence
Ho dimenticato gli auricolari a casa stamattina.
I forgot my earphones at home this morning.
Usa l'auricolare mentre guidi per telefonare in sicurezza.
Use the earpiece while driving to make calls safely.
Questi nuovi auricolari hanno un'ottima qualità del suono.
These new earbuds have excellent sound quality.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| auricolare | masculine · singular |
| auricolari | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the plural 'auricolari' when referring to a pair of headphones/earbuds.
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'auricular' or 'of the ear'.