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Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE - ¡Tú HACES las Matemáticas!

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre matemáticas, como "axis", "congruent", "matrix", etc. que se necesitan para el examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
arithmetic
[Sustantivo]

a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

aritmética

aritmética

Ex: He struggled with arithmetic in elementary school but improved with extra practice.Luchó con la **aritmética** en la escuela primaria pero mejoró con práctica adicional.
asymmetry
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

asimetría

asimetría

Ex: Studying asymmetry helps in understanding how shapes differ from being perfectly symmetrical .Estudiar **la asimetría** ayuda a comprender cómo las formas difieren de ser perfectamente simétricas.
axis
[Sustantivo]

a real or imaginary line about which an object rotates

eje

eje

Ex: The machine 's parts turn around a specific axis for smooth operation .Las partes de la máquina giran alrededor de un **eje** específico para un funcionamiento suave.
calculus
[Sustantivo]

the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

cálculo

cálculo

Ex: Differential equations are a key topic within calculus.Las ecuaciones diferenciales son un tema clave dentro del **cálculo**.
chaos theory
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) an interdisciplinary theory about complex systems that obey particular laws but appear to have little or no order

teoría del caos

teoría del caos

Ex: Chaos theory is used to analyze complex systems like ecosystems and population dynamics .La **teoría del caos** se utiliza para analizar sistemas complejos como los ecosistemas y la dinámica de poblaciones.
congruent
[Adjetivo]

(in geometry) describing shapes of the same size and form

congruente

congruente

Ex: The two triangles are congruent because they have the same shape and size.Los dos triángulos son **congruentes** porque tienen la misma forma y tamaño.
decimal
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) a number less than one, called a fraction, that is represented as a period followed by the number of tenths, hundredths, etc.

decimal

decimal

Ex: Understanding decimal places is essential when dealing with percentages and financial figures in business contexts.Entender los **decimales** es esencial al tratar con porcentajes y cifras financieras en contextos comerciales.
game theory
[Sustantivo]

a branch of mathematics that studies the strategies of dealing with competitive situations involving conflict of interests, especially in business, war, etc.

teoría de los juegos

teoría de los juegos

Ex: Economists apply game theory to predict market behavior .Los economistas aplican la **teoría de juegos** para predecir el comportamiento del mercado.
matrix
[Sustantivo]

a rectangular array of numbers or symbols organized in rows and columns, commonly used in linear algebra for representing equations, transformations, and vector operations

matriz

matriz

Ex: Matrix addition and subtraction are performed element-wise , combining corresponding elements of two matrices.La suma y resta de **matrices** se realizan elemento por elemento, combinando los elementos correspondientes de dos matrices.
trigonometry
[Sustantivo]

a branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles

trigonometría

trigonometría

Ex: Trigonometry plays a key role in fields such as physics , engineering , and computer science , where understanding angles and periodic functions is essential .La **trigonometría** juega un papel clave en campos como la física, la ingeniería y la informática, donde entender los ángulos y las funciones periódicas es esencial.
radius
[Sustantivo]

the length of a straight line drawn from the center of a circle to any point on its outer boundary

radio

radio

Ex: The radius of a planet determines its gravitational influence and orbital characteristics within a solar system .El **radio** de un planeta determina su influencia gravitacional y sus características orbitales dentro de un sistema solar.
parabola
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) a symmetrical open curve that is similar to the path of an object thrown into the air passes till it falls back to earth

parábola

parábola

Ex: The quadratic function ’s graph is always a parabola.La gráfica de la función cuadrática es siempre una **parábola**.
gradient
[Sustantivo]

the rate at which a quantity or dimension changes over a given distance or interval

gradiente

gradiente

Ex: The gradient of the city 's elevation was marked on the map .El **gradiente** de la elevación de la ciudad estaba marcado en el mapa.
equation
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

ecuación

ecuación

Ex: Economists analyze supply and demand equations to forecast market trends and price changes .Los economistas analizan las **ecuaciones** de oferta y demanda para pronosticar las tendencias del mercado y los cambios de precios.
circumference
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) the length of the external boundary of a curved shape, especially a circle

circunferencia

circunferencia

Ex: The mathematician used the circumference to solve the geometry problem .El matemático utilizó la **circunferencia** para resolver el problema de geometría.
mean
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) the average value of a set of quantities calculated by adding them, and dividing them by the total number of the quantities

medio

medio

Ex: The mean of the test results was used to assess overall student achievement .La **media** de los resultados de las pruebas se utilizó para evaluar el rendimiento general de los estudiantes.
diameter
[Sustantivo]

a straight line from one side of a round object, particularly a circle, passing through the center and joining the other side

diámetro

diámetro

Ex: The technician used a caliper to determine the diameter of the bearings needed for the machinery repair .El técnico utilizó un calibrador para determinar el **diámetro** de los rodamientos necesarios para la reparación de la maquinaria.
coaxial
[Adjetivo]

related to a configuration where two or more components share a common axis or same center point

coaxial

coaxial

Ex: In the coaxial system , the inner and outer conductors share the same center .En el sistema **coaxial**, los conductores interno y externo comparten el mismo centro.
chronograph
[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure and record precise time intervals

cronógrafo

cronógrafo

Ex: During the race , the chronograph recorded each split time .Durante la carrera, el **cronógrafo** registró cada tiempo parcial.

to examine, repair, and make significant improvements or changes to something

revisar

revisar

Ex: The airline plans to overhaul its fleet , ensuring all planes meet the latest safety standards .La aerolínea planea **revisar** su flota, asegurando que todos los aviones cumplan con los últimos estándares de seguridad.
ohmmeter
[Sustantivo]

a device used for measuring electrical resistance in a circuit, stated in ohms

ohmímetro

ohmímetro

Ex: An ohmmeter can help diagnose electrical issues by measuring resistance .Un **óhmetro** puede ayudar a diagnosticar problemas eléctricos midiendo la resistencia.
microchip
[Sustantivo]

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

microchip

microchip

Ex: The new microchip design promises faster processing speeds .El nuevo diseño del **microchip** promete velocidades de procesamiento más rápidas.
lever
[Sustantivo]

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

palanca

palanca

Ex: With the help of a lever, they managed to pry open the stuck door .Con la ayuda de una **palanca**, lograron abrir la puerta atascada.
insulator
[Sustantivo]

a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.

aislante

aislante

Ex: Ceramic materials are often used as insulators in high-voltage equipment .Los materiales cerámicos se utilizan a menudo como **aislantes** en equipos de alto voltaje.
crank
[Sustantivo]

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement

cigüeñal, manivela

cigüeñal, manivela

Ex: The crankshaft is a critical component in internal combustion engines, converting linear piston motion into rotational motion to drive the vehicle.El **cigüeñal** es un componente crítico en los motores de combustión interna, convirtiendo el movimiento lineal del pistón en movimiento rotacional para impulsar el vehículo.
cardinal
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) the number of elements or members in a set, representing its size or quantity

número cardinal

número cardinal

Ex: The cardinal of a set with repeated elements is still the total number of elements .El **cardinal** de un conjunto con elementos repetidos sigue siendo el número total de elementos.
to cube
[Verbo]

to multiply a value or number by itself two times

elevar al cubo, cubicar

elevar al cubo, cubicar

Ex: Cubing helps determine the volume of cubic shapes and solve certain mathematical problems .**Elevar al cubo** ayuda a determinar el volumen de formas cúbicas y a resolver ciertos problemas matemáticos.

a branch of mathematics that focuses on studying rates of change and instantaneous variations through the concept of derivatives

cálculo diferencial

cálculo diferencial

Ex: Differential calculus is useful for understanding changing rates , like in weather patterns .El **cálculo diferencial** es útil para comprender las tasas de cambio, como en los patrones climáticos.
logarithm
[Sustantivo]

a mathematical function that represents the exponent to which a fixed number, called the base, must be raised to produce a given number

logaritmo

logaritmo

Ex: Astronomers apply logarithms to express stellar magnitudes and measure the brightness of celestial objects .Los astrónomos aplican los **logaritmos** para expresar las magnitudes estelares y medir el brillo de los objetos celestes.
ordinal
[Sustantivo]

a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence, such as third, second, etc.

ordinal

ordinal

Ex: Mathematics often uses ordinals to denote the positions in ordered sets or sequences , distinguishing each item by its rank .Las matemáticas a menudo usan **ordinales** para denotar las posiciones en conjuntos o secuencias ordenadas, distinguiendo cada elemento por su rango.
power
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) the exponent in an expression, indicating how many times a base is multiplied by itself

potencia

potencia

Ex: Raising a base to a power means multiplying the base by itself that many times .Elevar una base a una **potencia** significa multiplicar la base por sí misma tantas veces.
spectrum
[Sustantivo]

the range of different wavelengths or frequencies of light or radiation

espectro

espectro

Ex: They used a prism to separate white light into its spectrum.Usaron un prisma para separar la luz blanca en su **espectro**.
Vocabulario Esencial para el GRE
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