O fone de ouvido
Example: Eu uso o fone de ouvido para ouvir música no ônibus.
Definition
"O fone de ouvido" refers to a device worn over or in the ears that allows an individual to listen to audio privately, such as music or phone calls, without disturbing others. It is commonly used in situations like commuting or working.
Etymology
The term "o fone de ouvido" comes from Portuguese, where "fone" is a shortened form of "telefone" (telephone), and "de ouvido" means "of the ear." It literally translates to "earphone," reflecting its function as a device placed on or in the ears to receive sound.
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