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Medios de Comunicación - televisión y radio

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la televisión y la radio, como "receiver", "screen" y "antenna".

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receiver
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures

receptor

receptor

a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels

caja convertidora de cable, decodificador de cable

caja convertidora de cable, decodificador de cable

Ex: The technician gave us a cable converter box to replace the broken one .
wireless cable
[Sustantivo]

the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead

cable inalámbrico, cable sin hilos

cable inalámbrico, cable sin hilos

Ex: The new wireless cable service offers better picture quality and more channels than the old setup.
converter
[Sustantivo]

a device used to alter the frequency of a radio signal

convertidor

convertidor

contrast
[Sustantivo]

the difference in dark and light colors on a television screen

contraste

contraste

Ex: The new TV model offers better contrast for a clearer picture.
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.
screen
[Sustantivo]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

pantalla

pantalla

Ex: screen of my phone is cracked , so I need to get it fixed .
tuner
[Sustantivo]

an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station

sintonizador

sintonizador

volume
[Sustantivo]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

volumen

volumen

Ex: He asked them to turn down volume of the TV because it was too distracting while he worked .
LDTV
[Sustantivo]

a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats

televisión LD, formato LD de televisión

televisión LD, formato LD de televisión

Ex: They still have an LDTV in the guest room, so the kids use it mostly for playing video games.
SDTV
[Sustantivo]

a television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV

SDTV, televisión estándar

SDTV, televisión estándar

Ex: The old TV in the living room only SDTV, so the picture quality is n't as clear as the newer HD models .
HDTV
[Sustantivo]

a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television

HDTV, televisión de alta definición

HDTV, televisión de alta definición

Ex: When we were watching the concert on HDTV, the colors of the lights looked vibrant and sharp .
UHDTV
[Sustantivo]

an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV

televisión UHD, televisor UHD

televisión UHD, televisor UHD

Ex: We upgraded to UHDTV
cathode-ray tube
[Sustantivo]

a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens

tubo de rayos catódicos

tubo de rayos catódicos

Ex: cathode-ray tube in the old computer screen took up so much desk space that we had to clear everything off to make room .

a type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs

televisor de proyección trasera, televisión de proyección trasera

televisor de proyección trasera, televisión de proyección trasera

Ex: The living room feels more spacious now that the old rear-projection television is replaced with a flat-screen model.
plasma TV
[Sustantivo]

a television set that has a screen made of plasma

televisor de plasma

televisor de plasma

Ex: The plasma TV I bought a few years ago still works perfectly, but it's much heavier than newer flat-screen models.
home theater
[Sustantivo]

an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater

cine en casa, home theater

cine en casa, home theater

antenna
[Sustantivo]

a device that is used to send and receive signals

antena

antena

Ex: The cellphone tower has antennas to transmit and receive signals from mobile devices .
speaker
[Sustantivo]

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

altavoz, altoparlante

altavoz, altoparlante

Ex: speakers can enhance the listening experience , revealing details in music that cheaper models might miss .
flat-screen TV
[Sustantivo]

a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs

televisión de pantalla plana, televisor plano

televisión de pantalla plana, televisor plano

Ex: The store had a sale on flat-screen TVs, so we decided to buy one.
CRT TV
[Sustantivo]

an old-fashioned, big TV with a large tube to show pictures on the screen

televisión de tubo, televisor CRT

televisión de tubo, televisor CRT

Ex: My grandparents still watch their favorite shows on a small CRT TV in their kitchen.
cable television
[Sustantivo]

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

televisión por cable, cablevisión

televisión por cable, cablevisión

Ex: Cable television providers offer on-demand services and DVR options for recording and watching programs at a convenient time .

a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region

televisión por satélite

televisión por satélite

Ex: The storm disrupted satellite television signal for a few hours .
HDMI
[Sustantivo]

a digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices

interfaz HDMI, cable HDMI

interfaz HDMI, cable HDMI

Ex: The Blu-ray player delivers better visuals when using HDMI cable instead of the old ones .
coaxial cable
[Sustantivo]

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

cable coaxial, cable coaxial de señal

cable coaxial, cable coaxial de señal

Ex: The TV reception improved after we switched to a higher coaxial cable.

a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels

cable de video por componentes, cable de componentes de video

cable de video por componentes, cable de componentes de video

Ex: The gaming console works fine with a component video cable, but HDMI gives even sharper visuals.

a single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs

cable de video compuesto, cable compuesto de video

cable de video compuesto, cable compuesto de video

Ex: composite video cable works fine , but I ’m thinking of upgrading to HDMI for better resolution .
S-Video cable
[Sustantivo]

a video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it

cable S-Video, cable S-video

cable S-Video, cable S-video

Ex: I had to order a special S-Video cable online because my TV only supports that type of connection.
VGA cable
[Sustantivo]

a type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display

cable VGA, cable de video VGA

cable VGA, cable de video VGA

Ex: The VGA cable worked fine for the meeting, even though the resolution was not the best.
DVI cable
[Sustantivo]

a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format

cable DVI, cable de video DVI

cable DVI, cable de video DVI

Ex: I couldn’t get the image to show up on the screen until I plugged in the DVI cable properly.
DisplayPort
[Sustantivo]

a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions

DisplayPort, Puerto de Visualización

DisplayPort, Puerto de Visualización

Ex: My desktop has both HDMI and DisplayPort options , but I prefer DisplayPort for gaming .
audio cable
[Sustantivo]

a type of cable used to transmit analog or digital audio signals between audio devices, such as speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or audio interfaces, allowing for the playback or recording of audio content

cable de audio, cable de sonido

cable de audio, cable de sonido

Ex: Make sure audio cable is securely connected before playing the music .
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