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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 5) - Computadora

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
to access
[Verbo]

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

acceder a

acceder a

Ex: With the correct permissions, team members can access and edit files stored on the shared network drive. 
monitor
monitor
[Sustantivo]

a screen that shows information or images generated by a computer

monitor, pantalla

monitor, pantalla

Ex: She cleaned the monitor to remove fingerprints and smudges. 
GIF
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
bug
[Sustantivo]

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

error de programación

error de programación

Ex: The new version of the app included several bug fixes to improve stability and functionality. 

La nueva versión de la aplicación incluía varias correcciones de bug para mejorar la estabilidad y la funcionalidad.

icon
icon
[Sustantivo]

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

icono

icono

Ex: The file’s icon changed to reflect its type, such as a document, image, or video, making it easier to identify. 

El icono del archivo cambió para reflejar su tipo, como un documento, imagen o video, lo que facilita su identificación.

USB
USB
[Sustantivo]

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB

USB

Ex: Many modern devices, such as smartphones and tablets, charge using a USB port. 
DVD
DVD
[Sustantivo]

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

DVD

DVD

Ex: The DVD disc is round and shiny, like a small mirror. 

El disco DVD es redondo y brillante, como un pequeño espejo.

desktop
desktop
[Sustantivo]

the main computer screen area where icons representing files, programs, and other features are displayed

escritorio

escritorio

Ex: Several folders were scattered across Daniel's desktop. 
clipboard
clipboard
[Sustantivo]

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

portapapeles

portapapeles

Ex: He used the clipboard to quickly gather all the necessary data. 

Usó el portapapeles para recopilar rápidamente todos los datos necesarios.

cache
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 browser stores frequently visited websites in its cache. 

El navegador almacena los sitios web visitados con frecuencia en su caché.

webcam
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: During the virtual event, attendees used their webcams to participate in discussions and networking sessions. 

Durante el evento virtual, los asistentes utilizaron sus webcams para participar en discusiones y sesiones de networking.

screen saver
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 started when he left his desk. 

El protector de pantalla se activó cuando dejó su escritorio.

software
software
[Sustantivo]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

software

software

Ex: Updating your software regularly can improve your computer's performance. 

Actualizar regularmente tu software puede mejorar el rendimiento de tu computadora.

hardware
hardware
[Sustantivo]

the physical and electronic components of a computer or other electronic system

hardware

hardware

Ex: Daniel repairs hardware such as processors, memory modules, and hard drives. 
motherboard
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 CPU and memory are attached to the motherboard. 

La CPU y la memoria están conectadas a la placa base.

login
login
[Sustantivo]

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

login

login

Ex: His login details were saved for quicker access next time. 

Sus datos de inicio de sesión se guardaron para un acceso más rápido la próxima vez.

to browse
to browse
[Verbo]

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

echar una ojeada

echar una ojeada

Ex: She likes to browse online stores for hours, searching for the perfect gifts. 

A ella le gusta navegar por las tiendas en línea durante horas, buscando los regalos perfectos.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

to add a piece of software to a computer system

instalar

instalar

Ex: She installed a new video editing program on her computer to create professional-quality videos. 
to uninstall

to remove a software program from a device or system

desinstalar, eliminar

desinstalar, eliminar

Ex: You can uninstall the program from the settings. 

Puedes desinstalar el programa desde la configuración.

to reset
to reset
[Verbo]

to turn a system off and on again

reiniciar, restablecer

reiniciar, restablecer

Ex: The technician recommended resetting the smartphone to fix the software glitch. 

El técnico recomendó reiniciar el smartphone para solucionar el fallo de software.

to print
to print
[Verbo]

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

imprimir

imprimir

Ex: The school printed flyers to advertise the upcoming event. 
to save
to save
[Verbo]

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

guardar, salvar

guardar, salvar

Ex: She decided to save the spreadsheet on her desktop for easy access. 
shutdown
shutdown
[Sustantivo]

the act of turning off a computer or device

apagado, desconexión

apagado, desconexión

Ex: She clicked the button to start the shutdown process. 

Ella hizo clic en el botón para iniciar el proceso de apagado.

to format
to format
[Verbo]

to prepare a digital storage device for storing data by setting up a particular file system or data structure

formatear

formatear

Ex: Formatting the disk may erase the data already stored on it. 
to photoshop

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

photoshopear, retocar con Photoshop

photoshopear, retocar con Photoshop

Ex: She spent hours photoshopping her vacation photos to make them look more vibrant. 

Pasó horas photoshopeando sus fotos de vacaciones para que se vieran más vibrantes.

to refresh
to refresh
[Verbo]

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

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: He refreshed the page, and the new comments showed up instantly. 

Él actualizó la página, y los nuevos comentarios aparecieron al instante.

to paste
to paste
[Verbo]

to insert copied or cut content at a specified location

pegar, insertar

pegar, insertar

Ex: He copied the data from the spreadsheet and pasted it into the presentation slides. 

Copió los datos de la hoja de cálculo y los pegó en las diapositivas de la presentación.

application
application
[Sustantivo]

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

aplicación, programa

aplicación, programa

Ex: This application lets you track your fitness goals. 
to program
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 engineer programmed the CNC machine to cut precise patterns into the material. 
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