How to Say "radio" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “radio” is “radio” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gusta escuchar la radio en el coche.
I like to listen to the radio in the car.
¿Puedes encender la radio? Quiero oír las noticias.
Can you turn on the radio? I want to hear the news.
Mi abuela todavía tiene una radio antigua que funciona perfectamente.
My grandmother still has an old radio that works perfectly.
A Feminine Word Ending in '-o'
This is a big one! Even though it ends in '-o', when we talk about the broadcast or the device, 'radio' is a girl. Always say 'la radio' or 'una radio'.
Using 'el' instead of 'la'
Mistake: “Escucho *el radio* por la mañana.”
Correction: Escucho *la radio* por la mañana. Remember, for the broadcast medium, it's always feminine ('la').
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