O telefone
Example: O telefone está tocando na sala agora.
Definition
"O telefone" refers to the device used for transmitting and receiving sound, especially speech, over long distances. It is commonly used to make and receive calls, as in the example phrase, "O telefone está tocando na sala agora," meaning the phone is ringing in the living room now.
Etymology
The word "telefone" comes from the Greek roots 'tele,' meaning 'far,' and 'phone,' meaning 'voice' or 'sound.' It was coined in the 19th century to describe a device that carries sound over long distances. Did you know? The invention of the telephone revolutionized communication worldwide.
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