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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Computer

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la computadora que son necesarias para el examen básico académico de IELTS.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
to access
[Verbo]

to be able to use the information from a computer system, network, database, etc.

acceder a

acceder a

Ex: The system requires users to provide a unique code to access confidential files .El sistema requiere que los usuarios proporcionen un código único para **acceder** a los archivos confidenciales.
monitor
[Sustantivo]

a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer

monitor, pantalla

monitor, pantalla

Ex: The monitor's size is perfect for gaming and watching movies .El tamaño del **monitor** es perfecto para jugar y ver películas.
GIF
[Sustantivo]

a type of image file that uses lossless compression to reduce file size without compromising image quality

GIF, imagen GIF

GIF, imagen GIF

bug
[Sustantivo]

an error or fault in a computer program, system, etc.

error de programación

error de programación

Ex: The game developer released a patch to address a bug that caused occasional freezing during gameplay .El desarrollador del juego lanzó un parche para solucionar un **bug** que causaba congelamientos ocasionales durante el juego.
icon
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a small picture on a computer screen, etc. representing a program that when clicked will start running

icono

icono

Ex: She customized the icon for her favorite app on the phone .Ella personalizó el **icono** de su aplicación favorita en el teléfono.
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.
DVD
[Sustantivo]

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

DVD

DVD

Ex: The movie is not available for streaming , but you can buy the DVD.La película no está disponible para transmisión, pero puedes comprar el **DVD**.
desktop
[Sustantivo]

an area on a computer where the icons of programs are displayed

escritorio

escritorio

Ex: His desktop was cluttered with too many icons .Su **escritorio** estaba lleno de demasiados iconos.
clipboard
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a temporary storage area for data that has been copied or cut

portapapeles

portapapeles

Ex: The clipboard can hold multiple items in some advanced applications .El **portapapeles** puede contener múltiples elementos en algunas aplicaciones avanzadas.
cache
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily, a cache can be accessed quickly and is needed while a program is running

caché

caché

Ex: The software uses a cache to temporarily store files for quicker access .El software utiliza un **caché** para almacenar temporalmente archivos para un acceso más rápido.
webcam
[Sustantivo]

a camera connected to a computer that is used for recording or broadcasting videos of the user

cámara web, webcam

cámara web, webcam

Ex: The gaming setup featured a high-resolution webcam to stream live gameplay to an online audience .La configuración de juego incluía una **webcam** de alta resolución para transmitir el juego en vivo a una audiencia en línea.
screen saver
[Sustantivo]

a picture that appears on the computer screen after a few minutes of inactivity

salvapantallas, protector de pantalla

salvapantallas, protector de pantalla

Ex: The screen saver helps protect the screen from damage .
software
[Sustantivo]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

software

software

Ex: He uses accounting software to keep track of his business finances .Él usa **software** de contabilidad para llevar un registro de las finanzas de su negocio.
hardware
[Sustantivo]

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

hardware

hardware

Ex: He opened the computer case to examine the hardware inside .Abrió la caja de la computadora para examinar el **hardware** dentro.
motherboard
[Sustantivo]

(in electronic devices such as computers, etc.) the main printed circuit board that makes it possible for all the parts of a computer to communicate

placa madre

placa madre

Ex: The motherboard connects the hard drive , graphics card , and other parts .
login
[Sustantivo]

the act of entering or starting to use a computer system or an online account

login

login

Ex: The website 's login process includes a security question for added protection .El proceso de **inicio de sesión** del sitio web incluye una pregunta de seguridad para mayor protección.
to browse
[Verbo]

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

echar una ojeada

echar una ojeada

Ex: We browsed the web for restaurant reviews before deciding where to dine out .Navegamos por la web en busca de reseñas de restaurantes antes de decidir dónde cenar.
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 remove a software program from a device or system

desinstalar, eliminar

desinstalar, eliminar

to reset
[Verbo]

to turn a system off and on again

reiniciar, restablecer

reiniciar, restablecer

Ex: To resolve the error message , he reset the printer by powering it off and on again .Para resolver el mensaje de error, **reinició** la impresora apagándola y encendiéndola nuevamente.
to print
[Verbo]

to create a number of copies of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

imprimir

imprimir

Ex: He will print the report before the meeting .Él **imprimirá** el informe antes de la reunión.
to save
[Verbo]

to put a copy of the desired digital file in a location

guardar, salvar

guardar, salvar

Ex: You can save the email attachment to your downloads folder .Puedes **guardar** el archivo adjunto del correo electrónico en tu carpeta de descargas.
shutdown
[Sustantivo]

the act of turning off a computer or device

Ex: The update will begin after the next shutdown.
to format
[Verbo]

(computing) to prepare a storage device, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by deleting all the data on it and setting it up for a specific file system

formatear

formatear

Ex: Be sure to back up all your files before you format your computer to avoid losing important data .Asegúrate de hacer una copia de seguridad de todos tus archivos antes de **formatear** tu computadora para evitar perder datos importantes.

to alter or manipulate an image using Adobe Photoshop or a similar digital editing software

photoshopear, retocar con Photoshop

photoshopear, retocar con Photoshop

Ex: The social media influencer photoshopped her outfit to make it look more flattering.El influencer de redes sociales **photoshopeó** su atuendo para que se viera más favorecedor.
to refresh
[Verbo]

(computing) to update a display, internet page, etc. and make the most recent information appear

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: Press F5 to refresh the page and view the updated results .Presiona F5 para **actualizar** la página y ver los resultados actualizados.
to paste
[Verbo]

to insert copied or cut content at a specified location

pegar, insertar

pegar, insertar

Ex: To update the report, she pasted the latest sales figures into the spreadsheet.Para actualizar el informe, ella **pegó** las últimas cifras de ventas en la hoja de cálculo.
application
[Sustantivo]

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

Ex: That application isn't compatible with older systems.
to program
[Verbo]

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

programar

programar

Ex: The developer programmed the website to display dynamic content based on user interactions .El desarrollador **programó** el sitio web para mostrar contenido dinámico basado en las interacciones del usuario.
Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5)
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