Meaning
broadcast, program, transmission
- broadcast, programme, show
- transmission, transfer (signals, data, diseases)
- transmission, gearbox (mechanics)
In a sentence
La trasmissione inizia alle otto, non fare tardi.
The program starts at eight, don't be late.
La trasmissione della partita è stata interrotta da un problema tecnico.
The broadcast of the match was interrupted by a technical problem.
La trasmissione del segnale oggi non funziona bene.
The signal transmission isn't working well today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trasmissione | feminine · singular |
| trasmissioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- For TV/radio, trasmissione is the general word; programma is often broader and more common for a specific show.
- For a car, trasmissione usually means the transmission system; cambio is specifically the gearbox.
- For mail or documents, trasmissione sounds formal or bureaucratic; invio is more common in everyday language.