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alto-falante — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • loudspeaker noun A device that converts an electrical signal into sound, used to amplify audio so it can be heard over a wide area.
  • speaker noun A device that converts electrical signals into sound.

Senses

alto-falante is used for these senses in English:

  • loudspeaker An electromechanical transducer that converts an electrical signal into audible sound.
  • public address system An electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports or stations.
  • speaker Loudspeaker.

speaker — full definition

  1. noun A device that converts electrical signals into sound.
  2. noun A person who is speaking or who gives a speech.
  3. noun The presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.K. House of Commons.
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