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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Dispositivos y sistemas tecnológicos

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
pendulum clock
[Sustantivo]

a type of clock that works using a swinging weight at the end of a straight line

reloj de péndulo

reloj de péndulo

Ex: The scientist experimented with different pendulum lengths to improve the accuracy of the clock.El científico experimentó con diferentes longitudes de **péndulo** para mejorar la precisión del reloj.
padlock
[Sustantivo]

a detachable lock with a hinged or sliding shackle that can be passed through an opening and then secured shut, typically used to secure doors, gates, lockers, or containers

candado, cerradura de candado

candado, cerradura de candado

Ex: Thieves broke the padlock and entered the warehouse .Los ladrones rompieron la **candado** y entraron en el almacén.
light bulb
[Sustantivo]

a rounded glass that is inside an electric lamp and from which light shines

bombilla

bombilla

Ex: He accidentally broke the light bulb while changing it and had to sweep up the shards carefully .Accidentalmente rompió la **bombilla** al cambiarla y tuvo que barrer los fragmentos con cuidado.
electric current
[Sustantivo]

the flow of electric charge through a conductor or circuit

corriente eléctrica, flujo eléctrico

corriente eléctrica, flujo eléctrico

Ex: When the switch is closed , electric current flows through the circuit and powers the device .El dispositivo dejó de funcionar debido a una interrupción en la **corriente eléctrica**.
steam engine
[Sustantivo]

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

máquina de vapor, motor de vapor

máquina de vapor, motor de vapor

Ex: Early steam engines worked by moving pistons with steam .Las primeras **máquinas de vapor** funcionaban moviendo pistones con vapor.
binoculars
[Sustantivo]

the devices used to see distant objects more clearly by looking through two small telescopes mounted together

prismáticos

prismáticos

Ex: She cleaned the lenses of her binoculars regularly to maintain optimal viewing clarity.Ella limpiaba regularmente los lentes de sus **prismáticos** para mantener una claridad de visión óptima.
lens
[Sustantivo]

a shaped piece of glass or plastic that refracts light to form images, commonly used in cameras, microscopes, eyeglasses, and telescopes

objetivo, lente

objetivo, lente

touchscreen
[Sustantivo]

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

pantalla táctil

pantalla táctil

Ex: The touchscreen allows for quick and intuitive control .La **pantalla táctil** permite un control rápido e intuitivo.
hard drive
[Sustantivo]

a device used for storing and retrieving digital information, which uses rapidly rotating disks to read and write data

disco duro, unidad de disco duro

disco duro, unidad de disco duro

Ex: She backed up all her data on an external hard drive.Ella respaldó todos sus datos en un **disco duro** externo.
motherboard
[Sustantivo]

(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

placa madre

placa madre

Ex: The motherboard connects the hard drive , graphics card , and other parts .La **placa base** conecta el disco duro, la tarjeta gráfica y otras partes.
gadget
[Sustantivo]

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

aparato

aparato

Ex: This multi-tool gadget includes a knife , screwdriver , and bottle opener , perfect for camping trips .Este **gadget** multiusos incluye un cuchillo, un destornillador y un abrebotellas, perfecto para viajes de camping.
reception
[Sustantivo]

the quality or the act of receiving radio, television or cellphone signals

recepción

recepción

Ex: The radio station has great reception in this part of the country .La estación de radio tiene una gran **recepción** en esta parte del país.

a device that uses GPS technology and satellite signals to help drivers navigate to their destination by providing them with real-time information about their location and route

navegación por satélite, sistema de navegación por satélite

navegación por satélite, sistema de navegación por satélite

Ex: He disconnected the satellite navigation after arriving at his destination .Desconectó la **navegación por satélite** después de llegar a su destino.
earpiece
[Sustantivo]

a device placed in or on the ear that delivers sound, commonly used with phones, radios, hearing aids, or communication systems

auricular

auricular

Ex: The actor received cues through a hidden earpiece.El actor recibió indicaciones a través de un **auricular** oculto.
smart card
[Sustantivo]

a plastic card embedded with a microchip that can store and process data securely, used for identification, authentication, data storage, and application processing

tarjeta inteligente, tarjeta con chip

tarjeta inteligente, tarjeta con chip

plug
[Sustantivo]

a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

enchufe

enchufe

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall .Desenchufaron el dispositivo sacando cuidadosamente el **enchufe** de la pared.
torch
[Sustantivo]

a portable electric light source, typically powered by batteries, used to illuminate dark areas

linterna, lámpara de mano

linterna, lámpara de mano

microscope
[Sustantivo]

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

microscopio

microscopio

Ex: She adjusted the focus on the microscope to get a clearer view of the tissue sample .Ajustó el enfoque del **microscopio** para obtener una visión más clara de la muestra de tejido.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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