A televisão
Example: A televisão está ligada na sala de estar.
Definition
"Television" refers to an electronic device or system used for transmitting and receiving moving images and sound, commonly used for entertainment, information, and education. For example, "A televisão está ligada na sala de estar" means the television is on in the living room.
Etymology
The word "television" originates from the combination of the Greek prefix "tele-" meaning "far" and the Latin word "visio" meaning "sight." It literally means "seeing from a distance." Did you know that the concept of television was imagined long before technology made it possible?
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