receiver

US /rɪˈsiː.vɚ/
UK /rɪˈsiː.vɚ/
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1.

receptor, destinatario

a person who receives something

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The receiver of the gift was very happy.
El receptor del regalo estaba muy feliz.
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He acted as the receiver for the stolen goods.
Actuó como el receptor de los bienes robados.
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recipientaddresseelegateedoneegrantee
2.

receptor

a device that receives electrical signals and converts them into sound or light, for example, a radio or television

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The old radio receiver still works perfectly.
El antiguo receptor de radio todavía funciona perfectamente.
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He adjusted the satellite receiver to get a clearer picture.
Ajustó el receptor de satélite para obtener una imagen más clara.
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receivertunertransceiver
3.

auricular

the part of a telephone that you hold to your ear to hear the person you are talking to

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She picked up the receiver and dialed the number.
Ella descolgó el auricular y marcó el número.
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He put the receiver back on the hook.
Volvió a colgar el auricular.
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handsetearpiece
4.

receptor (fútbol americano)

a player on an American football team whose role is to catch passes thrown by the quarterback

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The wide receiver made an incredible catch in the end zone.
El wide receiver hizo una atrapada increíble en la zona de anotación.
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The quarterback threw a perfect pass to his star receiver.
El mariscal de campo lanzó un pase perfecto a su receptor estrella.
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wide receivertight end
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