🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Rádio móvel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ra-dyo mo-vel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Mobile Radio/ˈmoʊ.bəl ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Os serviços de emergência dependem muito de rádios móveis."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A system of radio communication that allows for mobile transmission and reception of signals.

    "The emergency services rely heavily on mobile radio systems for effective communication."
  2. 2

    A device that enables radio communication while in motion.

    "The truck was equipped with a mobile radio to stay in contact with the dispatch center."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'mobile' originates from the Latin word 'mobilis', meaning 'movable', while 'radio' comes from the Latin 'radius', meaning 'ray' or 'spoke'. The combination reflects the technology developed in the 20th century that allows for wireless communication on the move.

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