Where does “magnetofonico” come from?
magnetofonico (Italian) comes from Spanish magnetofón, from German Magnetophon.
magnetofonico (Italian): tape recorder; tape-recorded
Definitions
- tape recorder; tape-recorded
Ancestry of “magnetofonico”, step by step
magnetofonico traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Spanish magnetofón
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | magnetofón | tape recorder |
| 2 | German | Magnetophon | — |
via Italian fonico
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | fonico | phonic; audio |