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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
arithmetic
[Sustantivo]

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

aritmética

aritmética

Ex: The study of arithmetic dates back to ancient civilizations, where early mathematicians developed techniques for counting and calculating. 

El estudio de la aritmética se remonta a las civilizaciones antiguas, donde los primeros matemáticos desarrollaron técnicas para contar y calcular.

asymmetry
asymmetry
[Sustantivo]

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

asimetría

asimetría

Ex: The artist used asymmetry to create an interesting visual effect. 

El artista utilizó la asimetría para crear un efecto visual interesante.

axis
axis
[Sustantivo]

the central point or line around which an object turns

axis

axis

Ex: The planet's tilt on its axis causes the seasons. 

La inclinación del planeta sobre su eje provoca las estaciones.

calculus
calculus
[Sustantivo]

the branch of mathematics that comprises differentials and integrals

cálculo

cálculo

Ex: Calculus helps in solving problems involving motion and growth. 

El cálculo ayuda a resolver problemas que involucran movimiento y crecimiento.

chaos theory
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: In chaos theory, even simple systems can behave in complex and unpredictable ways. 

En la teoría del caos, incluso los sistemas simples pueden comportarse de manera compleja e impredecible.

congruent
congruent
[Adjetivo]

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

congruente

congruente

Ex: The congruent rectangles fit perfectly on top of each other. 

Los rectángulos congruentes encajan perfectamente uno encima del otro.

decimal
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: The decimal system, based on powers of ten, is widely used in everyday arithmetic and financial calculations. 

El sistema decimal, basado en potencias de diez, se utiliza ampliamente en la aritmética cotidiana y los cálculos financieros.

game theory
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: Game theory can help in strategic planning for sports teams. 

La teoría de juegos puede ayudar en la planificación estratégica para equipos deportivos.

matrix
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: Multiplying a matrix by a vector is a common operation in linear algebra, used in applications like computer programming and physics. 

Multiplicar una matriz por un vector es una operación común en álgebra lineal, utilizada en aplicaciones como la programación informática y la física.

trigonometry
trigonometry
[Sustantivo]

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

trigonometría

trigonometría

Ex: The Pythagorean identity, a fundamental relation in trigonometry, states that sin²θ + cos²θ = 1. 

La identidad de Pitágoras, una relación fundamental en trigonometría, establece que sin²θ + cos²θ = 1.

radius
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 architect calculated the radius of the dome to ensure its proportions were aesthetically pleasing. 

El arquitecto calculó el radio de la cúpula para asegurarse de que sus proporciones fueran estéticamente agradables.

parabola
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: Designers use parabolas to create efficient lighting fixtures. 

Los diseñadores usan parábolas para crear accesorios de iluminación eficientes.

gradient
gradient
[Sustantivo]

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

gradiente

gradiente

Ex: The slope of the curve represents the gradient of the function. 

La pendiente de la curva representa el gradiente de la función.

equation
equation
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

ecuación

ecuación

Ex: Balancing chemical equations is crucial in chemistry to ensure conservation of atoms and mass. 

Equilibrar las ecuaciones químicas es crucial en química para garantizar la conservación de los átomos y la masa.

circumference
circumference
[Sustantivo]

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

circunferencia

circunferencia

Ex: To find the circumference of a wheel, you need to know its radius or diameter. 

Para encontrar la circunferencia de una rueda, necesitas saber su radio o diámetro.

mean
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: In the data set {2, 4, 6, 8}, the mean is 5. 

En el conjunto de datos {2, 4, 6, 8}, la media es 5.

diameter
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 engineer measured the diameter of the pipe to ensure it would fit snugly within the existing framework. 

El ingeniero midió el diámetro de la tubería para asegurarse de que encajaría perfectamente dentro del marco existente.

coaxial
coaxial
[Adjetivo]

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

coaxial

coaxial

Ex: The coaxial gears mesh smoothly due to their shared axis. 

Los engranajes coaxiales engranan suavemente debido a su eje compartido.

chronograph
chronograph
[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure and record precise time intervals

cronógrafo

cronógrafo

Ex: The pilot relied on a chronograph to measure flight durations precisely. 

El piloto dependió de un cronógrafo para medir con precisión la duración de los vuelos.

to overhaul

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

revisar

revisar

Ex: The IT team is overhauling the entire network infrastructure to improve speed, reliability, and security. 

El equipo de TI está renovando toda la infraestructura de red para mejorar la velocidad, la fiabilidad y la seguridad.

ohmmeter
ohmmeter
[Sustantivo]

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

ohmímetro

ohmímetro

Ex: To test the resistor, you need to connect it to an ohmmeter. 

Para probar la resistencia, necesitas conectarla a un óhmetro.

microchip
microchip
[Sustantivo]

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

microchip

microchip

Ex: Each microchip contains millions of tiny circuits. 

Cada microchip contiene millones de circuitos diminutos.

lever
lever
[Sustantivo]

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

palanca

palanca

Ex: She used a wooden lever to move the heavy crate across the floor. 

Ella usó una palanca de madera para mover la pesada caja por el suelo.

insulator
insulator
[Sustantivo]

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

aislante

aislante

Ex: The insulator in the wire prevents electricity from escaping. 

El aislante en el cable evita que la electricidad se escape.

crank
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: Engineers designed a crank system to convert linear motion into rotational motion in the machinery. 

Los ingenieros diseñaron un sistema de manivela para convertir el movimiento lineal en movimiento rotacional en la maquinaria.

cardinal
cardinal
[Sustantivo]

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

número cardinal

número cardinal

Ex: If a set is empty, its cardinal is zero. 

Si un conjunto está vacío, su cardinal es cero.

to cube
to cube
[Verbo]

to multiply a value or number by itself two times

elevar al cubo, cubicar

elevar al cubo, cubicar

Ex: To cube 4, you calculate 4 × 4 × 4 = 64. 

Para elevar al cubo 4, calculas 4 × 4 × 4 = 64.

differential calculus

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

cálculo diferencial

cálculo diferencial

Ex: Students learn differential calculus to solve problems involving change. 

Los estudiantes aprenden cálculo diferencial para resolver problemas que involucran cambios.

logarithm
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: Engineers often apply logarithms in signal processing for efficient data representation. 

Los ingenieros a menudo aplican los logaritmos en el procesamiento de señales para una representación eficiente de los datos.

ordinal
ordinal
[Sustantivo]

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

ordinal

ordinal

Ex: Historians use ordinals to chronologically arrange events in history textbooks. 

Los historiadores usan ordinales para ordenar cronológicamente los eventos en los libros de historia.

power
power
[Sustantivo]

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

potencia

potencia

Ex: The power of a number in scientific notation shows its magnitude. 

La potencia de un número en notación científica muestra su magnitud.

spectrum
spectrum
[Sustantivo]

the range of different wavelengths or frequencies of light or radiation

espectro

espectro

Ex: Ultraviolet light is part of the spectrum that is invisible to the human eye. 

La luz ultravioleta es parte del espectro que es invisible para el ojo humano.

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