telegraph in Catalan

telegraph in Catalan is telègraf, telegrafiar — telegraph means a system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

telegraph in Catalan

telègraf

noun

(chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

telegrafiar

verb

To use a telegraph, send a message by telegraph.

What does "telegraph" mean?

noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.
"The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum."
verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.
"Don't telegraph your surprise when we walk in with the cake."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

telegraph in a sentence

The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum.
Operators once tapped out messages on the telegraph using a short code of dots and dashes.
Don't telegraph your surprise when we walk in with the cake.
His nervous glance telegraphed that he was about to lie.

Similar words in Catalan

betray broadcast cable signal telegraphy wire

Common Catalan translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "telegraph" in Catalan?

"telegraph" in Catalan is telègraf, telegrafiar. telegraph means: A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

How do you use "telegraph" in a sentence?

Example: "The old telegraph office in the village is now a small museum." In Catalan, "telegraph" is telègraf, telegrafiar.

Are there other ways to say "telegraph" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "telegraph": telègraf, telegrafiar.

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