El libro Insight - Intermedio Alto - Unidad 9 - 9A

to become apparent after a period of development, transformation, or investigation

emergir, surgir

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

tecnología

a business or company that has just begun operation

nueva empresa

a type of educational institution that provides training and education in practical skills and applied sciences

instituto técnico, escuela técnica

the part of the phone held to the ear through which one can listen and speak

auricular

a flexible, insulated wire that carries electricity for household devices

cable, cordón eléctrico

a group of numbered buttons on a surface used for operating a TV, phone, computer, etc.

teclado numérico

a device worn on the head that combines a headphone and microphone for listening and speaking

auricular, headset

a very small device that we put on the opening outside of our ear canals to listen to music or sounds without others listening

auriculares, audífonos

large and occupying a significant amount of space, often hard to handle

voluminoso, grande

having the latest and most advanced features or design

de vanguardia, punta de lanza

efficient and functional

práctico, útil

costing a lot of money

caro

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

liso y brillante

(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high

exorbitante

moderate in amount or quality

adecuado

easily damaged or broken

frágil

having the ability to return to its original shape or position after being stretched or compressed

elástico

challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape

aparatoso

(of a person) attractive, stylish, or beautiful

elegante

simple in design, without a specific pattern

sencillo, liso, llano

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovador, creativo

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way

inútil

favorable or well-suited for a specific purpose or situation

conveniente

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

obsoleto

(of a material or product) durable and able to withstand frequent use or wear without showing signs of damage

duradero, resistente

a person or group who is among the first to embrace and use a new product, technology, or innovation

adoptador temprano, pionero