antena

/anˈtena/ · B2 · noun · f

antenna

antena — antenna

📡 antena = an-TEN-a: sounds like 'ant-tenna', ant feelers; same word as English antenna

Spanish antena is the same word as English antenna, both from Latin antenna, a sail yard. Insects' feelers borrowed the name, and later so did radio and TV receivers. Just remember: antena = antenna, minus one n. Feminine: la antena.

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