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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar) - Tecnología y mensajería

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.

informática

informática

Ex: The information technology department is responsible for maintaining the company 's computer systems and software .El departamento **de tecnología de la información** es responsable del mantenimiento de los sistemas informáticos y el software de la empresa.
to connect
[Verbo]

to join a device such as a computer or cell phone to a computer network or the Internet

conectar, enlazar

conectar, enlazar

Ex: The new fitness tracker seamlessly connects to your smartphone to sync health data .El nuevo rastreador de fitness **se conecta** perfectamente a tu smartphone para sincronizar datos de salud.
to access
[Verbo]

to be able to use the information from a computer system, network, database, etc.

acceder a

acceder a

Ex: The system requires users to provide a unique code to access confidential files .El sistema requiere que los usuarios proporcionen un código único para **acceder** a los archivos confidenciales.
to delete
[Verbo]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

borrar

borrar

Ex: He had to delete the unnecessary apps to make room for the update .Tuvo que **eliminar** las aplicaciones innecesarias para hacer espacio para la actualización.
hardware
[Sustantivo]

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

hardware

hardware

Ex: He opened the computer case to examine the hardware inside .Abrió la caja de la computadora para examinar el **hardware** dentro.
disk
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a flat round object used to store data on

disco

disco

Ex: The software was distributed on a CD-ROM , a type of disk that holds digital information .El software se distribuyó en un CD-ROM, un tipo de **disco** que contiene información digital.
homepage
[Sustantivo]

the main opening page of a website that introduces it and links the user to other pages

página de inicio, inicio

página de inicio, inicio

Ex: A clear menu on the homepage helps users find what they ’re looking for .Un menú claro en la **página de inicio** ayuda a los usuarios a encontrar lo que están buscando.
blog
[Sustantivo]

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

blog

blog

Ex: They collaborated on a blog to discuss environmental issues and solutions .Colaboraron en un **blog** para discutir problemas ambientales y soluciones.
to install
[Verbo]

to add a piece of software to a computer system

instalar

instalar

Ex: The technician will install specialized accounting software to streamline financial processes .El técnico **instalará** un software de contabilidad especializado para agilizar los procesos financieros.
blogger
[Sustantivo]

an individual who maintains and regularly adds new content to a blog

blogger

blogger

Ex: With her expertise in personal finance , the blogger provided valuable advice and money-saving tips to her readers through her blog .Con su experiencia en finanzas personales, la **bloguera** proporcionó valiosos consejos y tips para ahorrar dinero a sus lectores a través de su blog.
disc
[Sustantivo]

a record for playing music; a compact disk or CD

disco, CD

disco, CD

dot
[Sustantivo]

a small round mark used to separate parts of a website name or an email address

punto, dot

punto, dot

calculator
[Sustantivo]

a small electronic device or software used to do mathematical operations

calculadora

calculadora

Ex: The teacher allowed us to use calculators during the test .El profesor nos permitió usar **calculadoras** durante el examen.
to print
[Verbo]

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

imprimir

imprimir

Ex: He will print the report before the meeting .Él **imprimirá** el informe antes de la reunión.
equipment
[Sustantivo]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

equipo

equipo

Ex: The movie crew unloaded film equipment to set up for shooting .El equipo de la película descargó el **equipo** de filmación para prepararse para el rodaje.
mouse pad
[Sustantivo]

a piece of material designed to enhance the operation of a computer mouse by providing a smooth surface for better tracking and control

alfombrilla de ratón

alfombrilla de ratón

Ex: The store offered a variety of mouse pads in different colors and designs to suit every user 's preference .La tienda ofrecía una variedad de **alfombrillas de ratón** en diferentes colores y diseños para adaptarse a las preferencias de cada usuario.
Enter
[Sustantivo]

a key on a keyboard, used to confirm commands, input data, or move to the next line

tecla Enter, Enter

tecla Enter, Enter

Ex: The keyboard was missing its Enter, making it hard to type efficiently.Al teclado le faltaba la tecla **Intro**, lo que hacía difícil escribir eficientemente.
robot
[Sustantivo]

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

robot

robot

Ex: Children enjoyed watching the robot demonstrate various functions at the science fair .Los niños disfrutaron viendo al **robot** demostrar varias funciones en la feria de ciencias.
server
[Sustantivo]

a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network

servidor

servidor

Ex: IT upgraded the server to handle more user traffic .**IT** actualizó el servidor para manejar más tráfico de usuarios.
data
[Sustantivo]

information that a computer can use or store

dato

dato

Ex: Streaming platforms use data to recommend personalized content to their users .Las plataformas de streaming utilizan **los datos** para recomendar contenido personalizado a sus usuarios.
to log in
[Verbo]

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

iniciar sesión

iniciar sesión

Ex: Please log on to your email account to check your messages.Por favor, **inicie sesión** en su cuenta de correo electrónico para revisar sus mensajes.
to log off
[Verbo]

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

cerrar sesión

cerrar sesión

Ex: The individual logged off their personal computer to secure their privacy .El individuo **cerró sesión** en su computadora personal para proteger su privacidad.
webcam
[Sustantivo]

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

cámara web, webcam

cámara web, webcam

Ex: The gaming setup featured a high-resolution webcam to stream live gameplay to an online audience .La configuración de juego incluía una **webcam** de alta resolución para transmitir el juego en vivo a una audiencia en línea.

to make something stop working

apagar

apagar

Ex: The IT department will shut down the servers for maintenance tonight .El departamento de TI **apagará** los servidores para mantenimiento esta noche.

to stop supplying electricity to an electronic device or system, causing it to become non-operational

apagar, desconectar

apagar, desconectar

Ex: He forgot to power off his phone before the flight.Olvidó **apagar** su teléfono antes del vuelo.

to supply an electronic device or system with electricity so it becomes operational

encender, activar

encender, activar

Ex: After powering on the system, she logged in to start her work.Después de **encender** el sistema, inició sesión para comenzar su trabajo.
volume
[Sustantivo]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

volumen

volumen

Ex: He asked them to turn down the volume of the TV because it was too distracting while he worked .Les pidió que bajaran el **volumen** de la televisión porque era demasiado distraído mientras trabajaba.
to plug in
[Verbo]

to connect something to an electrical port

enchufar

enchufar

Ex: The laptop battery was running low, so she had to plug it in to continue working.La batería del portátil se estaba agotando, así que tuvo que **enchufarlo** para seguir trabajando.
to freeze
[Verbo]

(of software) to stop working properly and no longer respond to actions

congelarse, bloquearse

congelarse, bloquearse

Ex: I had to force quit the program because it froze.Tuve que forzar la salida del programa porque se **congeló**.
to sign in
[Verbo]

to enter a username and password in order to gain access to a website, computer, etc.

iniciar sesión

iniciar sesión

Ex: We encourage all participants to sign in upon arrival .Animamos a todos los participantes a **iniciar sesión** al llegar.
to sign up
[Verbo]

to purchase a product or service, often by registering

registrarse, suscribirse

registrarse, suscribirse

Ex: Impressed by the features, she signed the software subscription up for a monthly plan.Impressionada por las características, ella **se registró** en la suscripción de software para un plan mensual.
to reply
[Verbo]

to respond or react to a post, comment, or message, typically by providing a direct response or engaging in a conversation related to the original content

responder

responder

Ex: She replied to the LinkedIn message , expressing interest in the job opportunity mentioned .Ella **respondió** al mensaje de LinkedIn, expresando interés en la oportunidad de trabajo mencionada.
envelope
[Sustantivo]

a thin, paper cover in which we put and send a letter

sobre

sobre

Ex: The envelope contained a surprise birthday card .**El sobre** contenía una tarjeta de cumpleaños sorpresa.

to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful

devolver la llamada

devolver la llamada

Ex: They never called me back after the initial inquiry.Nunca me **volvieron a llamar** después de la consulta inicial.
to ring up
[Verbo]

to make a phone call to someone

llamar, telefonear

llamar, telefonear

Ex: They rang up the office for more information.**Llamaron** a la oficina para obtener más información.
to hang up
[Verbo]

to end a phone call by breaking the connection

colgar, cortar

colgar, cortar

Ex: It 's impolite to hang up on someone without saying goodbye .Es descortés **colgar** el teléfono a alguien sin despedirse.
screen
[Sustantivo]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

pantalla

pantalla

Ex: The screen of my phone is cracked , so I need to get it fixed .La **pantalla** de mi teléfono está rota, así que necesito arreglarla.
Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminar)
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