radio
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “radio” mean in English?
radio
Example sentences
Escucho la radio por la mañana.
I listen to the radio in the morning.
¿Puedes bajar el radio?
Can you turn the radio down?
How to use it
Radio can be feminine or masculine depending on region and meaning. La radio (the radio, the medium) is most common in Spain; el radio (the device or radius) is common in Latin America. At A1 in Spain, use la radio.
Common mistake
In Spain, radio is almost always feminine (la radio). In Latin America, el radio is common. Know which variant your course targets.