Audiobook
Definition
An audio recording of a book's text read aloud by a narrator, an actor, or via speech synthesis technology; an audiobook. It is a digital format widely distributed via mobile apps or streaming platforms, enabling users to consume literature while multitasking.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Audiobook
- Talking book
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun following standard Romanian structural adaptations for foreign suffixes. |
| Formation | Direct lexical borrowing from English 'audiobook', combining the structural concepts of sound and book. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈɔː.di.oʊ.ˌbʊk] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Modern Publishing, Digital Literacy, and Applied Cultural Formats |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În timpul navetei zilnice spre birou, obișnuiesc să ascult un audiobook captivant despre istoria civilizațiilor.
EN: During my daily commute to the office, I usually listen to a fascinating audiobook about the history of civilizations.
RO: Editura a lansat simultan varianta tipărită, formatul electronic și un audiobook narat de un actor celebru.
EN: The publishing house simultaneously released the printed version, the electronic format, and an audiobook narrated by a famous actor.
RO: Aplicația mobilă îți permite să reglezi viteza de redare a oricărui audiobook achiziționat din magazinul online.
EN: The mobile application allows you to adjust the playback speed of any audiobook purchased from the online store.
Idioms & Phrases
Narator de audiobook / Audiobook narrator / voice actor
RO: Persoană profesionistă (adesea actor de teatru sau de dublaj) care citește textul cărții, oferind inflexiuni dramatice personajelor.
EN: A professional individual (often a theater or dubbing actor) who reads the book's text, providing dramatic inflections to characters.
Aplicație de audiobookuri / Audiobook app / digital audio platform
RO: Platformă software pentru smartphone-uri concepută pentru cumpărarea, stocarea și ascultarea cărților în format audio.
EN: A software platform for smartphones designed for purchasing, storing, and listening to books in audio format.
Producție de audiobook / Audiobook production / sound recording process
RO: Procesul tehnic desfășurat într-un studio acustică, incluzând înregistrarea vocii, editarea pauzelor și adăugarea opțională de efecte sonore.
EN: The technical process carried out in an acoustic studio, including voice recording, pause editing, and optionally adding sound effects.
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