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Spanish word
radiotelevisión
Pronunciation
IPA/raðjoteleβiˈsjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounbroadcast media
Example
La radiotelevisión local emite programas todas las mañanas.
The local broadcast media air programs every morning.
More examples
La radiotelevisión local cubre los eventos deportivos del barrio.
The local broadcast service covers the neighborhood's sporting events.
Core concept
Organization that produces and transmits radio and television programs.
Common phrases
servicio de radiotelevisión
broadcast service
radiotelevisión local
local broadcast service
Similar words
televisión: Broadcast service that sends television picture-and-sound programs for home viewing.
radiodifusión: Transmission of audio or audiovisual programs widely over radio waves or wired networks.
cadena de televisión: Television network linking multiple stations to air the same programs across regions.
emisora de radio: Radio station that produces and transmits audio programs on a specific frequency or channel.
Definition in Spanish
Denomina a los servicios e instituciones que producen y emiten programas al público por radio y por televisión.
Word origin
The word is a Spanish compound of radio (from Latin radius) and televisión (tele- 'far' + visión 'sight'), denoting services and institutions that produce and broadcast radio and TV programming.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for broadcasters and formal institutions, and in everyday speech people usually say la radio or la tele instead of radiotelevisión.
Other meanings
- broadcasting stationnoun
- broadcast servicenoun
Related words
- radiotelevisorabroadcasting companynoun