Meaning
transmitter; radio station
- An electronic device or installation that sends out radio, TV, or radar signals (transmitter).
- A broadcasting station.
In a sentence
Il segnale della trasmittente si è interrotto improvvisamente durante il temporale.
The transmitter's signal suddenly cut out during the storm.
I tecnici hanno riparato la trasmittente in poche ore.
The technicians repaired the transmitter in a few hours.
Da quale trasmittente proviene questa frequenza radio?
Which transmitter is this radio frequency coming from?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trasmittente | feminine · singular |
| trasmittenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- As a noun, it is usually feminine when referring to stations or equipment ('la trasmittente').
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'transmitting'.