1-
gadget
2-
flash drive
3-
artificial intelligence
4-
virtual reality
5-
global positioning system
6-
user interface
7-
microchip
8-
backup
9-
to scan
10-
to scroll
11-
to encode
12-
to synchronize
13-
to plug in
14-
to restore
15-
to resize
16-
to develop
17-
to program
18-
to debug
19-
to code
20-
to compute
21-
to encrypt
22-
to decrypt
gadget
gadget
Sustantivo
g
g
a
æ
dg
ʤ
e
ə
t
t
aparato

aparato

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

flash drive
flash drive
Sustantivo
uk flag
/flˈæʃ dɹˈaɪv/
(memoria USB)

(memoria USB)

memoria flash

a small device used for storing data or transferring data between electronic devices

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
artificial intelligence
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ˌɑːɹɾɪfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəns/
inteligencia artificial

inteligencia artificial

a field of science that deals with creating programs able to learn or copy human behavior

What is "artificial intelligence"?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the field of computer science that focuses on creating machines and systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes tasks like problem-solving, learning, speech recognition, and decision-making. AI is used in various applications such as robotics, natural language processing, and self-driving cars.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
virtual reality
Sustantivo
uk flag
/vˈɜːtʃuːəl ɹɪˈælɪɾi/
realidad virtual

realidad virtual

an artificial environment generated by a computer that makes the user think what they are seeing or hearing is real, by using a special headphone and a helmet that displays the generated environment

What is "virtual reality"?

Virtual reality is a technology that creates a computer-generated environment that people can interact with as if they were actually there. By wearing special headsets and sometimes using other equipment, users are placed in a simulated world where they can look around, move, and interact with objects. This technology is used for entertainment, training, or learning, allowing users to experience and explore a digital space that feels very realistic.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
global positioning system
global positioning system
Frase
uk flag
/ɡlˈoʊbəl pəzˈɪʃənɪŋ sˈɪstəm/
GPS

GPS

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

What is a "global positioning system"?

A global positioning system (GPS) is a network of satellites that helps determine the location of a device on Earth. It works by using signals from these satellites to calculate the exact position of a GPS receiver, such as a smartphone or vehicle navigation system. GPS is commonly used for navigation, guiding users to their destinations, and providing real-time location data. It can also be used for tracking, measuring distance, and helping with time synchronization.

user interface
Sustantivo
uk flag
/jˈuːzɚɹ ˈɪntɚfˌeɪs/
(IU)

(IU)

interfaz de usuario

the visual elements and interactive components of a software application or digital device that users interact with

microchip
microchip
Sustantivo
m
m
i
c
k
r
r
o
ch
ʧ
i
ɪ
p
p
microchip

microchip

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

backup
Sustantivo
b
b
a
æ
ck
k
u
ə
p
p
copia de seguridad

copia de seguridad

(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data

to scan
Verbo
s
s
c
k
a
æ
n
n
otear

otear

(of a computer program) to examine applications or digital files in order to detect any viruses or malware

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to scroll
to scroll
Verbo
s
s
c
k
r
r
o
ll
l
desplazar

desplazar

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to encode
to encode
Verbo
e
ɛ
n
n
c
k
o
d
d
e
codificar

codificar

to transform data into a coded form

decode

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to synchronize
to synchronize
Verbo
s
s
y
ɪ
n
n
ch
k
r
r
o
ə
n
n
i
z
z
e
(coordinar)

(coordinar)

sincronizar

to make sure that different devices or systems operate together smoothly by coordinating their timing, data, or operations

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to plug in
to plug in
Verbo
uk flag
/plˈʌɡ ˈɪn/
enchufar

enchufar

to connect something to an electrical port

unplug

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
plug
partícula de la frase
in
to restore
Verbo
uk flag
/ɹɪˈstɔɹ/
(recuperar)

(recuperar)

restaurar

to return a technological system or data to its previous state or condition, often from a backup

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to resize
to resize
Verbo
uk flag
/ɹɪsˈaɪz/
(cambiar de tamaño)

(cambiar de tamaño)

redimensionar

to change the size of something

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to develop
Verbo
d
d
e
ɪ
v
v
e
ɛ
l
l
o
ə
p
p
(elaborar)

(elaborar)

desarrollar

to create or refine software, applications, or systems through coding and design processes

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to program
to program
Verbo
p
p
r
r
o
g
g
r
r
a
æ
m
m
(codificar)

(codificar)

programar

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

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to debug
to debug
Verbo
uk flag
/diˈbəɡ/
depurar

depurar

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to code
to code
Verbo
c
k
o
d
d
e
(codificar)

(codificar)

programar

to write a computer program using specific instructions

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to compute
to compute
Verbo
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
u
ju
t
t
e
(computar)

(computar)

calcular

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to encrypt
to encrypt
Verbo
e
ɛ
n
n
c
k
r
r
y
ɪ
p
p
t
t
encriptar

encriptar

to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to decrypt
Verbo
uk flag
/dᵻkɹˈɪpt/
(desencriptar)

(desencriptar)

descifrar

to convert encrypted or coded information back into its original, readable form using a decryption key or algorithm

encode

¡Felicidades! !

Aprendiste 22 palabras de Talking about Technology. Para mejorar el aprendizaje y revisar el vocabulario, ¡comienza a practicar!

review-disable

Revisión

flashcard-disable

Tarjetas de memoria

spelling-disable

Ortografía

quiz-disable

Cuestionario

practice