left speaker
[/lɛft ˈspikər/]
nounpl: left speakers
caixa de som esquerda
1. The speaker positioned on the left side of an audio system, stereo setup, or listening space
Turn up the volume on the left speaker to balance the sound.
Aumente o volume da caixa de som esquerda para equilibrar o som.
2. In stereo audio, the speaker that typically reproduces the left channel of a two-channel recording
The left speaker in this stereo system handles the vocals and some instruments.
A caixa de som esquerda neste sistema estéreo reproduz os vocais e alguns instrumentos.
3. A speaker in a multi-speaker arrangement positioned on the listener's left side
The left speaker of the surround sound system wasn't working properly.
A caixa de som esquerda do sistema de som envolvente não estava funcionando corretamente.
This is technical audio terminology used universally in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, 'caixa de som' is the standard term for speaker, while in Portugal 'altifalante' is preferred. The term is commonly used among audio technicians, musicians, and tech enthusiasts when discussing stereo equipment setup and audio configuration.
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