diretta

live broadcast

noun dee-REHT-tah Less Common

Also means

direct line

Usage Note

Diretta (f.) is the feminine noun form of the adjective diretto and specifically means a live (real-time) broadcast — in diretta means 'live' on TV or radio. It also appears in diretta televisiva and diretta streaming. Do not confuse with the adjective diretto/diretta (direct, straight).

Examples

"La partita è trasmessa in diretta."

Natural Translation

The match is broadcast live.

Literal Translation

The match is transmitted in direct.

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