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El libro English File - Intermedio - Lección 9B

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Lección 9B del libro de curso English File Intermediate, como "adaptador", "enchufe", "cable", etc.

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adaptor
adaptor
[Sustantivo]

a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own

adaptador, conversor

adaptador, conversor

Ex: When traveling abroad, it's essential to have a power adaptor that fits the electrical outlets of the country you're visiting. 

Cuando viajas al extranjero, es esencial tener un adaptador que se ajuste a los enchufes eléctricos del país que visitas.

charger
charger
[Sustantivo]

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

cargador

cargador

Ex: She forgot her laptop charger at home, so she had to borrow one from a colleague. 

Olvidó el cargador de su portátil en casa, así que tuvo que pedir uno prestado a un compañero.

keyboard
keyboard
[Sustantivo]

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

teclado

teclado

Ex: The laptop's keyboard is comfortable to use for long periods. 

El teclado del portátil es cómodo de usar durante largos períodos.

memory stick
memory stick
[Sustantivo]

a small device used for storing or transferring data between electronic devices

memoria USB, pendrive

memoria USB, pendrive

Ex: He couldn't find his memory stick and worried he might have lost his work. 

No podía encontrar su memoria USB y temía haber perdido su trabajo.

mouse
mouse
[Sustantivo]

a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen

mouse, ratón

mouse, ratón

Ex: The click of the mouse can be heard whenever she makes a selection. 

El clic del ratón se puede escuchar cada vez que hace una selección.

plug
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: He needed a new adapter to fit the plug into the European socket. 

Necesitaba un adaptador nuevo para encajar el enchufe en el tomacorriente europeo.

printer
printer
[Sustantivo]

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

impresora

impresora

Ex: The printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. 

La impresora es compatible con computadoras Windows y Mac.

remote control
remote control
[Sustantivo]

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

mando a distancia, control remoto

mando a distancia, control remoto

Ex: She bought a new remote control for her smart TV to access all its features. 

Ella compró un nuevo control remoto para su televisor inteligente para acceder a todas sus funciones.

router
router
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

router

router

Ex: A router is essential for setting up a home or office network. 

Un enrutador es esencial para configurar una red doméstica o de oficina.

socket
socket
[Sustantivo]

a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity

enchufe, toma de corriente

enchufe, toma de corriente

Ex: She noticed the socket was loose and called an electrician to fix it. 

Ella notó que el enchufe estaba suelto y llamó a un electricista para arreglarlo.

speaker
speaker
[Sustantivo]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

altavoz, altoparlante

altavoz, altoparlante

Ex: She adjusted the volume on the stereo speakers to fill the room with music. 

Ella ajustó el volumen en los altavoces estéreo para llenar la habitación de música.

switch
switch
[Sustantivo]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

interruptor

interruptor

Ex: He accidentally bumped into the switch, turning off the power to the computer. 

Él accidentalmente chocó con el interruptor, apagando la energía de la computadora.

USB
USB
[Sustantivo]

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB

USB

Ex: Many modern devices, such as smartphones and tablets, charge using a USB port. 
cable
cable
[Sustantivo]

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

cable

cable

Ex: The charging cable for my phone is frayed and needs to be replaced. 

El cable de carga de mi teléfono está desgastado y necesita ser reemplazado.

to switch off

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

apagar

apagar

Ex: Remember to switch your devices off before the flight takes off. 

Recuerda apagar tus dispositivos antes de que el avión despegue.

to delete
to delete
[Verbo]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

borrar

borrar

Ex: The app allows users to delete messages they no longer need. 

La aplicación permite a los usuarios eliminar los mensajes que ya no necesitan.

to update
to update
[Verbo]

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: The website undergoes regular maintenance to update its content and improve user experience. 

El sitio web se somete a mantenimiento regular para actualizar su contenido y mejorar la experiencia del usuario.

to turn up
to turn up
[Verbo]

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

subir

subir

Ex: In the cold months, we often have to turn up the thermostat. 

En los meses fríos, a menudo tenemos que subir el termostato.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

to add a piece of software to a computer system

instalar

instalar

Ex: She installed a new video editing program on her computer to create professional-quality videos. 

Ella instaló un nuevo programa de edición de video en su computadora para crear videos de calidad profesional.

to unplug
to unplug
[Verbo]

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

desconectar, desenchufar

desconectar, desenchufar

Ex: It's a good habit to unplug chargers when they are not in use, as they can still draw power even when not connected to a device. 

Es un buen hábito desconectar los cargadores cuando no están en uso, ya que aún pueden consumir energía incluso cuando no están conectados a un dispositivo.

to set
to set
[Verbo]

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

ajustar, configurar

ajustar, configurar

Ex: The barista set the coffee machine for a double espresso. 

El barista ajustó la máquina de café para un doble espresso.

to turn down

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.

reducir

reducir

Ex: My neighbors asked me to turn down the music last night because it was too loud. 

Mis vecinos me pidieron que bajara la música anoche porque estaba demasiado alta.

to plug in
to plug in
[Verbo]

to connect something to an electrical port

enchufar

enchufar

Ex: I need to plug in my electric car to charge it before I can go for a drive. 

Necesito enchufar mi coche eléctrico para cargarlo antes de poder salir a conducir.

to switch on

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

encender

encender

Ex: He switched the car engine on and drove away. 

Él encendió el motor del coche y se fue.

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