Meaning
broadcaster, station
- a company or station that transmits television or radio programs
- an entity that issues bonds or currency (finance)
In a sentence
L'intervista sarà trasmessa stasera da un'emittente locale.
The interview will be broadcast tonight by a local station.
Quale emittente radiofonica preferisci ascoltare durante il viaggio?
Which radio station do you prefer to listen to during the trip?
L'emittente ha deciso di cancellare il programma a causa dei bassi ascolti.
The broadcaster decided to cancel the program due to low ratings.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| emittente | feminine · singular |
| emittenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- When referring to a media network or channel, it is usually feminine ('un'emittente televisiva').
- In finance, it refers to an issuing institution and can be masculine or feminine depending on the referent.