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Italian

ricevitore

/ritʃeviˈto.re/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 12,597

Meaning

receiver

  • a device that detects or receives electronic signals (radio, satellite, TV)
  • a telephone handset (dated)
  • a person who receives something

In a sentence

Il ricevitore del segnale GPS non funziona correttamente.

The GPS signal receiver is not working properly.

Abbiamo installato un nuovo ricevitore satellitare sul tetto.

We installed a new satellite receiver on the roof.

Questo telecomando include un piccolo ricevitore wireless.

This remote control includes a small wireless receiver.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
ricevitoremasculine · singular
ricevitorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Mainly technical today for electronic receivers (radio, GPS, wireless).

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