Meaning
two-way radio, walkie-talkie
- A handheld or fixed two-way radio transceiver capable of both transmitting and receiving signals.
In a sentence
Le guardie comunicano tra loro usando una ricetrasmittente.
The guards communicate with each other using a two-way radio.
Non riusciamo a prendere il segnale con questa ricetrasmittente.
We can't get a signal with this transceiver.
Hai controllato le batterie della ricetrasmittente prima di partire?
Did you check the two-way radio's batteries before leaving?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ricetrasmittente | feminine · singular |
| ricetrasmittenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Typically feminine as a noun ('la ricetrasmittente'), though it originates as an adjective.
- Commonly refers to walkie-talkies used by security, hikers, or emergency services.