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Media e Comunicazione - Mezzi di comunicazione

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative a diversi mezzi di comunicazione come "fax", "walkie-talkie" e "piccione viaggiatore".

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fax
[sostantivo]

a device that can send and receive documents in electronic form using a telephone line and then print them

fax

fax

Ex: The fax machine at the doctor 's office hummed quietly as it transmitted medical records .La macchina **fax** nello studio del medico ronzava dolcemente mentre trasmetteva cartelle cliniche.
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cell phone
[sostantivo]

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

cellulare

cellulare

Ex: She rarely uses her cell phone for making calls , mostly for texting .Lei usa raramente il suo **telefono cellulare** per fare chiamate, principalmente per messaggiare.
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telephone
[sostantivo]

a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device

telefono

telefono

Ex: They recorded the conversation on the telephone for future reference .Hanno registrato la conversazione al **telefono** per riferimento futuro.
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VoIP phone
[sostantivo]

a type of telephone that uses Internet protocol to transmit voice calls over the Internet, rather than traditional telephone lines

telefono VoIP, telefono a protocollo Internet

telefono VoIP, telefono a protocollo Internet

Ex: If you install a VoIP phone, you can make free calls to other users who also use the same service.
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two-way radio
[sostantivo]

a wireless communication device allowing two or more people to communicate over a shared frequency

radio bidirezionale, ricetrasmittente

radio bidirezionale, ricetrasmittente

Ex: At the theme park , staff members communicated using two-way radios to keep everything running smoothly .
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walkie-talkie
[sostantivo]

a portable two-way radio used for communication between two or more people within a certain range

walkie-talkie, ricetrasmettitore portatile

walkie-talkie, ricetrasmettitore portatile

Ex: The walkie-talkies allowed the event organizers to stay in touch with volunteers all day long .
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intercom system
[sostantivo]

a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other

sistema di interfono, intercom

sistema di interfono, intercom

Ex: She was able to speak to her neighbor through the intercom system without leaving her apartment .
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a technology that enables real-time communication and collaboration between two or more people using video, audio, and chat features, regardless of their location

sistema di videoconferenza, piattaforma di conferenza video

sistema di videoconferenza, piattaforma di conferenza video

Ex: She demonstrated how to use the video conferencing system during the training session .Ha dimostrato come utilizzare il **sistema di videoconferenza** durante la sessione di formazione.
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answering machine
[sostantivo]

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

segreteria telefonica

segreteria telefonica

Ex: They relied on the answering machine to capture important calls .Si affidavano alla **segreteria telefonica** per catturare le chiamate importanti.
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beeper
[sostantivo]

a small electronic device that generates beeping sounds to signal one should call someone

cercapersone

cercapersone

Ex: He was so used to his beeper that he felt lost without it when it broke .Era così abituato al suo **beeper** che si sentiva perso senza di esso quando si ruppe.
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satellite phone
[sostantivo]

a mobile phone that uses satellites for communication in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are not available

telefono satellitare, satphone

telefono satellitare, satphone

Ex: The rescue team communicated with headquarters using satellite phones during the storm .
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payphone
[sostantivo]

a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

telefono pubblico

telefono pubblico

Ex: He used the payphone outside the convenience store to call his friend and arrange a meeting spot .Ha usato il **telefono pubblico** fuori dal minimarket per chiamare il suo amico e organizzare un punto d'incontro.
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telex
[sostantivo]

an international system of sending and receiving messages using a phone line and a teletypewriter

telex

telex

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telex machine
[sostantivo]

a communication device that uses telegraph technology to send and receive text messages over long distances, once used before the advent of fax machines and email

macchina telex, telex

macchina telex, telex

Ex: The museum displayed a telex machine to showcase early methods of global communication .Il museo ha esposto una **macchina telex** per mostrare i primi metodi di comunicazione globale.
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smartphone
[sostantivo]

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

smartphone

smartphone

Ex: He could n't imagine a day without using his smartphone for work and leisure .Non poteva immaginare un giorno senza usare il suo **smartphone** per lavoro e svago.
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laptop
[sostantivo]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

computer portatile

computer portatile

Ex: She carries her laptop with her wherever she goes .Lei porta con sé il suo **computer portatile** ovunque vada.
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computer
[sostantivo]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

computer

computer

Ex: The computer has a large storage capacity for files .Il **computer** ha una grande capacità di archiviazione per i file.
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tablet
[sostantivo]

a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

tablet

tablet

Ex: The tablet's battery lasts for up to ten hours , allowing users to work or browse without needing to recharge frequently .La batteria del **tablet** dura fino a dieci ore, consentendo agli utenti di lavorare o navigare senza dover ricaricare frequentemente.
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wireless
[sostantivo]

a method of communication that uses radio signals, instead of wires, to send out data

senza fili

senza fili

Ex: The invention of wireless made it possible to broadcast radio programs to a wide audience .L'invenzione del **senza fili** ha reso possibile trasmettere programmi radiofonici a un vasto pubblico.
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smoke signal
[sostantivo]

a form of visual communication that involves sending a message through smoke from a fire

segnale di fumo, messaggio di fumo

segnale di fumo, messaggio di fumo

Ex: When stranded in the wilderness , they built a fire to create a smoke signal for rescuers .
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carrier pigeon
[sostantivo]

a rock dove with great homing abilities that is trained to carry messages

piccione vettore

piccione vettore

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messenger
[sostantivo]

a person who carries a message or information from one person or place to another

messaggero, corriere

messaggero, corriere

Ex: I used to work as a messenger, delivering messages between businesses in the city .
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town crier
[sostantivo]

a person who makes public announcements or proclamations in a loud voice in a public space before modern forms of mass communication

banditore, araldo pubblico

banditore, araldo pubblico

Ex: The sound of the town crier's bell echoed through the streets , signaling an important message .
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talking drum
[sostantivo]

a type of percussion instrument that is used in various cultures in Africa and other parts of the world to send messages over long distances by imitating the tone and rhythm of spoken language

tamburo parlante, tamburo che parla

tamburo parlante, tamburo che parla

Ex: She learned to play the talking drum as part of her cultural heritage .
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semaphore
[sostantivo]

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

semaforo, sistema di segnalazione con bandiere

semaforo, sistema di segnalazione con bandiere

Ex: They taught us how to read semaphore signals at the naval museum.Ci hanno insegnato a leggere i segnali **semaphore** al museo navale.
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telegraph
[sostantivo]

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

telegrafo

telegrafo

Ex: During wartime, telegraph lines were vital for transmitting orders and information between commanders.Durante la guerra, le linee **telegrafiche** erano vitali per trasmettere ordini e informazioni tra i comandanti.
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Morse code
[sostantivo]

a system of communication that uses dots and dashes to represent letters, numbers, and symbols, enabling messages to be transmitted over long distances through sound or light signals

codice Morse, alfabeto Morse

codice Morse, alfabeto Morse

Ex: She learned Morse code as part of her training to become a radio operator .
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whistled language
[sostantivo]

a form of communication that uses whistling to imitate spoken language and transmit messages over long distances in hilly or mountainous areas

linguaggio fischiettato, comunicazione mediante fischi

linguaggio fischiettato, comunicazione mediante fischi

Ex: A skilled whistler can use a whistled language to convey complex messages , much like spoken words .Un fischiatore esperto può usare un **linguaggio fischiato** per trasmettere messaggi complessi, molto simile alle parole parlate.
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speakerphone
[sostantivo]

a telephone with a microphone and a loudspeaker that can be used without the need to be hold near one's ear

vivavoce

vivavoce

Ex: I prefer using the speakerphone in the car so I can talk hands-free while driving .Preferisco usare il **vivavoce** in macchina così posso parlare senza usare le mani mentre guido.
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letter
[sostantivo]

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

lettera

lettera

Ex: My grandmother prefers to communicate through handwritten letters.Mia nonna preferisce comunicare attraverso **lettere** scritte a mano.
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email
[sostantivo]

a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network

posta elettronica

posta elettronica

Ex: We use email to communicate with our colleagues at work .Utilizziamo **l'email** per comunicare con i nostri colleghi al lavoro.
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telecommunication
[sostantivo]

the transmission of information, data, or messages over a distance through the use of electronic or optical signals, media, and technologies

telecomunicazione

telecomunicazione

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messaging
[sostantivo]

the act of exchanging text, multimedia content, or information between individuals or groups through digital communication platforms, such as messaging apps, social media, or email

messaggistica, scambio di messaggi

messaggistica, scambio di messaggi

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