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shortwave

/ˈʃɔːrtˌweɪv/ /ˈʃɔːrtweɪv/

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noun

Onda corta

An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

Examples :

"Shortwaves are longer than microwaves."

Las ondas cortas son más largas que las microondas.

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noun

Onda corta

(usually in plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.

Examples :

"Many stations broadcast on shortwaves."

Muchas estaciones emiten en onda corta.

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adjective

Onda corta

(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters

Examples :

"The shortwave radio station broadcasts music from a distant country. "

La estación de radio de onda corta transmite música de un país lejano.

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adjective

Onda corta

(of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Examples :

"My grandfather used a shortwave radio to listen to news from around the world. "

Mi abuelo usaba una radio de onda corta para escuchar noticias de todo el mundo.

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