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Medios de Comunicación - Televisión y Radio

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la televisión y la radio como "receptor", "pantalla" y "antena".

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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 televisión digital

caja convertidora de cable, decodificador de televisión digital

Ex: The technician gave us a new 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, televisión por cable inalámbrica

cable inalámbrico, televisión por cable inalámbrica

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 .El nuevo modelo de televisor ofrece un mejor **contraste** para una imagen más clara.
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.
screen
[Sustantivo]

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

pantalla

pantalla

Ex: The screen of my phone is cracked , so I need to get it fixed .La **pantalla** de mi teléfono está rota, así que necesito arreglarla.
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 the volume of the TV because it was too distracting while he worked .Les pidió que bajaran el **volumen** de la televisión porque era demasiado distraído mientras trabajaba.
LDTV
[Sustantivo]

a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to SD or HD formats

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 de definición estándar

SDTV, televisión de definición estándar

Ex: The old TV in the living room only supports 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 an 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 ultra alta definición, TV UHD

televisión ultra alta definición, TV UHD

Ex: We upgraded to a 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: The cathode-ray tube in the old computer screen took up so much desk space that we had to clear everything off to make room .El **tubo de rayos catódicos** en la pantalla del viejo ordenador ocupaba tanto espacio en el escritorio que tuvimos que despejar todo para hacer sitio.

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

televisión de proyección trasera, televisor de proyección posterior

televisión de proyección trasera, televisor de proyección posterior

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 multiple antennas to transmit and receive signals from mobile devices .La torre de telefonía móvil tiene múltiples **antenas** para transmitir y recibir señales de dispositivos móviles.
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.
flat-screen TV
[Sustantivo]

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

televisor de pantalla plana, TV de pantalla plana

televisor de pantalla plana, TV de pantalla plana

Ex: The store had a sale on flat-screen TVs, so we decided to buy one.La tienda tenía una venta en **televisores de pantalla plana**, así que decidimos comprar uno.
CRT TV
[Sustantivo]

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

televisor de tubo de rayos catódicos, televisor CRT

televisor de tubo de rayos catódicos, televisor CRT

Ex: My grandparents still watch their favorite shows on a small CRT TV in their kitchen.Mis abuelos todavía ven sus programas favoritos en un pequeño **televisor de tubo catódico** en su cocina.
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 .Los proveedores de **televisión por cable** ofrecen servicios bajo demanda y opciones de DVR para grabar y ver programas en un momento conveniente.

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 the satellite television signal for a few hours .La tormenta interrumpió la señal de la **televisión por satélite** durante unas horas.
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

HDMI, Interfaz Multimedia de Alta Definición

HDMI, Interfaz Multimedia de Alta Definición

Ex: The Blu-ray player delivers better visuals when using an 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 coax

cable coaxial, cable coax

Ex: The TV reception improved after we switched to a higher quality 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 componente, cable de vídeo componente

cable de video componente, cable de vídeo componente

Ex: The gaming console works fine with a component video cable, but HDMI gives even sharper visuals.La consola de juegos funciona bien con un **cable de video componente**, pero el HDMI ofrece imágenes aún más nítidas.

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 de video analógico compuesto

cable de video compuesto, cable de video analógico compuesto

Ex: The composite video cable works fine , but I ’m thinking of upgrading to HDMI for better resolution .El **cable de video compuesto** funciona bien, pero estoy pensando en actualizar a HDMI para una mejor resolución.
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 de vídeo S

cable S-Video, cable de vídeo S

Ex: I had to order a special S-Video cable online because my TV only supports that type of connection .Tuve que pedir un cable **S-Video** especial en línea porque mi televisor solo admite ese tipo de conexión.
VGA cable
[Sustantivo]

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

cable VGA, conector VGA

cable VGA, conector VGA

Ex: The VGA cable worked fine for the meeting, even though the resolution was not the best.El **cable VGA** funcionó bien para la reunión, aunque la resolución no era la mejor.
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 digital DVI

cable DVI, cable de video digital DVI

Ex: I couldn’t get the image to show up on the screen until I plugged in the DVI cable properly.No pude hacer que la imagen apareciera en la pantalla hasta que conecté correctamente el **cable DVI**.
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

DisplayPort

Ex: My desktop has both HDMI and DisplayPort options , but I prefer using DisplayPort for gaming .Mi escritorio tiene opciones tanto HDMI como **DisplayPort**, pero prefiero usar **DisplayPort** para jugar.
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 audio

cable de audio, cable audio

Ex: Make sure the audio cable is securely connected before playing the music .Asegúrate de que el **cable de audio** esté correctamente conectado antes de reproducir la música.
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