television

• Substantivo que designa o aparelho eletrônico usado para assistir a programas de TV ou conteúdo em streaming, ou o próprio meio de comunicação — a transmissão televisiva.

A noun referring to an electronic device used for viewing television broadcasts or streaming content, or the medium of television programming itself.

1. Electronic deviceA1formal

   An electronic system for transmitting and receiving images and sound over a distance.

   Televisor

   • She bought a new flat-screen television.
   • The television in the living room is broken.
   • We watched the game on television.

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2. Broadcast mediumA1informal

   The content or programs broadcast on TV, as a medium of entertainment or information.

   Televisão

   • Television is full of reality shows these days.
   • He prefers reading to watching television.
   • The news on television was shocking.

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