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broadcast

[/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/]
noun/verbpl: broadcasts
transmissão
1. (noun) A program or transmission sent out by radio or television
The live broadcast of the game attracted millions of viewers.
A transmissão ao vivo do jogo atraiu milhões de espectadores.
2. (verb) To transmit a program or message via radio or television
The network will broadcast the news conference tomorrow at 9 PM.
A emissora irá transmitir a coletiva de imprensa amanhã às 21h.
3. (verb) To spread information widely to many people
Don't broadcast your personal information on social media.
Não divulgue suas informações pessoais nas redes sociais.
4. (adjective) Relating to radio or television transmission
The broadcast media covers the election extensively.
A mídia de radiodifusão cobre as eleições extensivamente.
Synonyms
transmissiontelecastairingdisseminationannouncement
Antonyms
silenceconcealmentsuppression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transmissão
Most common term for television or radio transmission
General Brazilian
programa ao vivo
Used for live broadcast
Portugal
emissão
Common term for broadcast, especially in formal contexts
Portugal
transmissão em direto
Used for live broadcast

Related Idioms & Phrases

broadcast something far and wide (divulgar algo por toda parte)
live broadcast (transmissão ao vivo)
breaking broadcast (transmissão de última hora)
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