antenna

one of the long thin parts that stick out from the head of an insect, such as a butterfly or grasshopper

antena (de un insecto)

• an antenna on/in something

Collocations antenna of a butterfly · antennae of a grasshopper

• The butterfly has long antennae.

  La mariposa tiene largas antenas.

a device that receives or transmits radio waves, used in televisions, radios, and mobile phones

antena (de radio)

• an antenna on/in something

Collocations TV antenna · radio antenna

• The TV antenna needs to be fixed.

  La antena del televisor necesita ser reparada.

a person or organization that is sensitive to new ideas and information, often used figuratively

antena (figurado)

• be an antenna for something

Collocations an antenna for change · a company as an antenna for innovation

• She is a great antenna for new trends.

  Ella es una gran antena para las nuevas tendencias.