altoparlante
Speaker
The word 'altoparlante' is the Italian term for a speaker. It is used in the same context as the English word 'speaker', referring to a device that converts electrical signals into sound. This can be a component of a stereo system, a part of a computer, or a standalone unit. In Italian, 'altoparlante' is a compound word made up of 'alto', meaning 'high', and 'parlante', meaning 'speaking'. So, 'altoparlante' can be literally translated as 'high-speaking', which is a fitting description for a device that projects sound.
Example sentences using: altoparlante
L'altoparlante della mia auto è rotto.
The speaker of my car is broken.
In this sentence, 'altoparlante' is used to refer to a speaker, an device that changes electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance. The speaker in this case is broken, hence it needs to be fixed or replaced.
Ho comprato un altoparlante Bluetooth per ascoltare la musica.
I bought a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music.
This sentence illustrates a speaker that uses Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth allows for wireless communication between devices, so a Bluetooth speaker can receive audio without any cables. The speaker has been bought to listen to music.
Dov'è il tuo altoparlante? Non riesco a sentire la musica.
Where is your speaker? I can't hear the music.
Here, 'altoparlante' is used to refer to a device which is used to make the music audible. The speaker cannot be found, leading to the problem that the music cannot be heard.