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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
[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: After searching for hours , I finally found the right adaptor to connect my gaming console to the vintage television set .Después de buscar durante horas, finalmente encontré el **adaptador** correcto para conectar mi consola de juegos al televisor vintage.
charger
[Sustantivo]

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

cargador

cargador

Ex: He plugged his tablet into the charger before going to bed , so it would be fully charged by morning .Conectó su tableta al **cargador** antes de acostarse, para que estuviera completamente cargada por la mañana.
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 wireless keyboard connected to the computer seamlessly .El **teclado** inalámbrico se conectó a la computadora sin problemas.
memory stick
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria USB, pendrive

memoria USB, pendrive

Ex: My computer would n't recognize the memory stick at first , but then it worked perfectly .Mi computadora no reconocía la **memoria USB** al principio, pero luego funcionó perfectamente.
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 touchpad on a laptop serves the same function as an external mouse.El panel táctil de una computadora portátil cumple la misma función que un **ratón** externo.
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 .
printer
[Sustantivo]

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

impresora

impresora

Ex: The school 's computer lab has several printers for student use .El laboratorio de computación de la escuela tiene varias **impresoras** para uso de los estudiantes.
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: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .El **control remoto** hace que sea conveniente operar dispositivos electrónicos a distancia.
router
[Sustantivo]

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

router

router

Ex: The office 's router was upgraded to handle higher traffic .El **enrutador** de la oficina fue actualizado para manejar mayor tráfico.
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: The lamp was n't working because the plug was n't securely in the socket.La lámpara no funcionaba porque el enchufe no estaba bien colocado en el **enchufe**.
speaker
[Sustantivo]

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

altavoz, altoparlante

altavoz, altoparlante

Ex: High-quality speakers can enhance the listening experience , revealing details in music that cheaper models might miss .Los **altavoces** de alta calidad pueden mejorar la experiencia auditiva, revelando detalles en la música que los modelos más baratos podrían pasar por alto.
switch
[Sustantivo]

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

interruptor

interruptor

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .El **interruptor** de la licuadora tenía múltiples configuraciones para diferentes velocidades de mezcla.
USB
[Sustantivo]

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB

USB

Ex: The USB hub provides additional ports for connecting multiple peripherals to the computer .El concentrador **USB** proporciona puertos adicionales para conectar múltiples periféricos a la computadora.
cable
[Sustantivo]

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

cable

cable

Ex: The technician checked the cable connections to troubleshoot the electrical issue .El técnico verificó las conexiones **del cable** para solucionar el problema eléctrico.

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

apagar

apagar

Ex: She switched off the radio because she did n't like the song .Ella **apagó** la radio porque no le gustaba la canción.
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.
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 article was updated to include new research findings .El artículo fue **actualizado** para incluir nuevos hallazgos de investigación.
to turn up
[Verbo]

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

subir

subir

Ex: The soup was n't heating up fast enough , so she turned up the stove .La sopa no se calentaba lo suficientemente rápido, así que **subió** la estufa.
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.
to unplug
[Verbo]

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

desconectar, desenchufar

desconectar, desenchufar

Ex: The technician advised us to unplug the refrigerator for a few hours to allow it to defrost properly .El técnico nos aconsejó **desenchufar** el refrigerador durante unas horas para permitir que se descongelara adecuadamente.
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: He set the radio volume to low.Él **ajustó** el volumen de la radio a bajo.

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

reducir

reducir

Ex: Yesterday , I turned down the air conditioner as it was getting chilly .Ayer, **bajé** el aire acondicionado porque empezaba a hacer frío.
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 make something start working usually by flipping a switch

encender

encender

Ex: We switch on the heating system when winter begins .**Encendemos** el sistema de calefacción cuando comienza el invierno.
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