What does portavoce in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word portavoce in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use portavoce in Italian.

The word portavoce in Italian means mouthpiece, spokesperson, tone hole. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word portavoce

mouthpiece, spokesperson

(chi parla in vece di altri)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il rettore non sarà presente, ma un suo portavoce parteciperà alla riunione.
The dean won't be with us but a spokesperson will participate in the meeting.

tone hole

sostantivo maschile (musica: di strumento a fiato) (wind instruments)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il portavoce del flauto va chiuso col pollice.
The flute's tone hole needs to be closed with your thumb.

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