microfono
microphone
noun mee-KROH-foh-noh Rare
Origin: From Greek mikros (small) + phone (voice/sound).
Usage Note
Microfono is masculine and its plural is microfoni. In informal speech it is often clipped to micro. The phrase prendere il microfono means 'to take the microphone' or 'take the floor'.
Examples
"Parla più vicino al microfono."
Natural Translation
Speak closer to the microphone.
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