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microfono

microphone

noun mee-KROH-foh-noh Rare

Origin: From Greek mikros (small) + phone (voice/sound).

Usage Note

Microfono is masculine and its plural is microfoni. In informal speech it is often clipped to micro. The phrase prendere il microfono means 'to take the microphone' or 'take the floor'.

Examples

"Parla più vicino al microfono."

Natural Translation

Speak closer to the microphone.

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