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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Tecnología

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
gadget
gadget
[Sustantivo]

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

aparato

aparato

Ex: Sarah’s favorite gadget is her noise-canceling headphones, which help her focus while working. 

El gadget favorito de Sarah son sus auriculares con cancelación de ruido, que la ayudan a concentrarse mientras trabaja.

flash drive
flash drive
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria flash, memoria USB

memoria flash, memoria USB

Ex: Many students use flash drives to store their assignments and projects for easy access at school. 

Muchos estudiantes usan memorias USB para almacenar sus tareas y proyectos y acceder a ellos fácilmente en la escuela.

artificial intelligence

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

inteligencia artificial

inteligencia artificial

Ex: Artificial intelligence has improved the accuracy of weather predictions. 

La inteligencia artificial ha mejorado la precisión de las predicciones meteorológicas.

virtual reality
virtual reality
[Sustantivo]

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

realidad virtual

realidad virtual

Ex: She put on the virtual reality headset to start the simulation. 

Se puso el casco de realidad virtual para comenzar la simulación.

cybersecurity
cybersecurity
[Sustantivo]

the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access

ciberseguridad, seguridad informática

ciberseguridad, seguridad informática

machine learning
machine learning
[Sustantivo]

a branch of artificial intelligence where computers learn how to perform specific operations without previous instructions

aprendizaje automático

aprendizaje automático

global positioning system

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

GPS

GPS

Ex: The GPS showed real-time traffic updates, helping her avoid delays. 
user interface
user interface
[Sustantivo]

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

interfaz de usuario, interfaz hombre-máquina

interfaz de usuario, interfaz hombre-máquina

Ex: The UI of a fitness app includes interactive elements that guide users through workout routines, enhancing engagement. 

La interfaz de usuario de una aplicación de fitness incluye elementos interactivos que guían a los usuarios a través de rutinas de ejercicios, mejorando el compromiso.

microchip
microchip
[Sustantivo]

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

microchip

microchip

Ex: Each microchip contains millions of tiny circuits. 

Cada microchip contiene millones de circuitos diminutos.

wireless
wireless
[Sustantivo]

a device used for receiving and amplifying radio signals

inalámbrico, radio

inalámbrico, radio

telecommunication
telecommunication
[Sustantivo]

the transmission of information, data, or messages over a distance through the use of electronic or optical signals, media, and technologies

telecomunicación

telecomunicación

backup
backup
[Sustantivo]

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

copia de seguridad

copia de seguridad

Ex: The IT department conducts regular tests to ensure the integrity of the backup system and its ability to restore data. 
to scan
to scan
[Verbo]

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

otear

otear

Ex: The IT department regularly scans employees' computers for potential security threats. 

El departamento de TI escanea regularmente las computadoras de los empleados en busca de posibles amenazas de seguridad.

to scroll
to scroll
[Verbo]

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

desplazar

desplazar

Ex: The customer scrolled through product listings on the online store. 

El cliente desplazó a través de los listados de productos en la tienda en línea.

to encode
to encode
[Verbo]

to transform data into a coded form

codificar

codificar

Ex: Barcode scanners are designed to encode information on products for quick identification. 

Los escáneres de códigos de barras están diseñados para codificar información en los productos para una identificación rápida.

to synchronize

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

sincronizar, coordinar

sincronizar, coordinar

Ex: The traffic lights are synchronized to optimize traffic flow during rush hour. 

Los semáforos están sincronizados para optimizar el flujo del tráfico durante la hora punta.

to plug in
to plug in
[Verbo]

to connect something to an electrical port

enchufar

enchufar

Ex: I need to plug in my electric car to charge it before I can go for a drive. 

Necesito enchufar mi coche eléctrico para cargarlo antes de poder salir a conducir.

to restore
to restore
[Verbo]

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

restaurar, recuperar

restaurar, recuperar

Ex: They used a recovery tool to restore the accidentally formatted hard drive. 

Utilizaron una herramienta de recuperación para restaurar el disco duro formateado accidentalmente.

to resize
to resize
[Verbo]

to change the size of something

redimensionar, cambiar el tamaño

redimensionar, cambiar el tamaño

Ex: Over the years, the company has resized its packaging for more cost-effective shipping. 

A lo largo de los años, la empresa ha redimensionado su empaque para un envío más rentable.

to develop
to develop
[Verbo]

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

desarrollar, elaborar

desarrollar, elaborar

Ex: The gaming company invested resources to develop a multiplayer online game with immersive graphics. 

La compañía de juegos invirtió recursos para desarrollar un juego en línea multijugador con gráficos inmersivos.

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. 

El ingeniero programó la máquina CNC para cortar patrones precisos en el material.

to debug
to debug
[Verbo]

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

depurar

depurar

Ex: After debugging the code, the website was finally ready for launch without any issues. 

Después de depurar el código, el sitio web finalmente estuvo listo para el lanzamiento sin problemas.

to code
to code
[Verbo]

to write a computer program using specific instructions

programar, codificar

programar, codificar

Ex: The developer coded a game using Python programming language. 

El desarrollador codificó un juego usando el lenguaje de programación Python.

to compute
to compute
[Verbo]

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

calcular, computar

calcular, computar

Ex: He computed the distance between the two cities before planning his trip. 

Él calculó la distancia entre las dos ciudades antes de planificar su viaje.

to encrypt
to encrypt
[Verbo]

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

encriptar

encriptar

Ex: The messaging app encrypts communications to ensure secure conversations. 

La aplicación de mensajería encripta las comunicaciones para garantizar conversaciones seguras.

to decrypt
to decrypt
[Verbo]

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

descifrar, desencriptar

descifrar, desencriptar

Ex: Users often set up encrypted folders on their computers, requiring a password to decrypt and access the stored files. 

Los usuarios a menudo configuran carpetas cifradas en sus computadoras, requiriendo una contraseña para descifrar y acceder a los archivos almacenados.

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