radio

The word 'radio' in Italian is the same as in English, and is used to refer to a device that receives and plays sound broadcasts. It can also refer to the medium of broadcasting itself. In Italian, the word is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable, as in 'RAH-dee-oh'.

Example sentences using: radio

Mi piace ascoltare la radio la mattina.

I like to listen to the radio in the morning.

This phrase is used to express a personal preference. In this case, the person enjoys listening to the radio in the morning.

La radio in macchina non funziona.

The car radio does not work.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where the car's radio is not functioning or is broken.

Ho sentito la notizia alla radio.

I heard the news on the radio.

This phrase is used when someone heard some news on the radio. It's a common way of saying where someone received information.