receptor
masc.noun
1. recipient, receiver
person who receives something
Common combinations
- receptor del mensaje — message recipient
- receptor de la ayuda — recipient of aid
- receptor de una donación — recipient of a donation
- El receptor del mensaje no respondió.The recipient of the message did not reply.
- El receptor firmó la carta.The recipient signed the letter.
- El hospital es el receptor de los órganos donados.The hospital is the recipient of the donated organs.
2. receiver
device that receives signals
Common combinations
- receptor de radio — radio receiver
- receptor de televisión — television receiver
- receptor de señal — signal receiver
- El receptor de televisión no funciona.The television receiver does not work.
- Conecta el receptor a la antena.Connect the receiver to the antenna.
- El avión lleva un receptor de radio.The plane carries a radio receiver.
3. receptor
biological structure that detects stimuli
Common combinations
- receptor del dolor — pain receptor
- receptor de insulina — insulin receptor
- receptor celular — cellular receptor
- La piel tiene receptores del dolor.The skin has pain receptors.
- El receptor de insulina está en la superficie celular.The insulin receptor is on the cell surface.
- Estos receptores detectan la luz.These receptors detect light.
Same root
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