Telecomando
Remote
Language note: A compound word of 'tele' (television) and 'comando' (control).
Culture note: Debates over the telecomando can be common, as Italians are passionate about their TV shows.
Context: They seem hesitant and glare at you while still holding the remote.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Telecomando
[teh-leh-koh-MAN-doh]
Remote control
A device used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance.
Dove hai messo il telecomando?
Where did you put the remote control?
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