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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Internet y Computadora

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

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

the last characters of a website's address such as '.com', '.org', etc.

dominio

dominio

Ex: The organization opted for a '.org' domain to signify its nonprofit status and commitment to social causes. 
streaming
streaming
[Sustantivo]

the real-time delivery and playback of multimedia content over the Internet

transmisión en directo

transmisión en directo

search engine
search engine
[Sustantivo]

a computer program that searches the Internet and finds information based on a word or group of words given to it

buscador

buscador

Ex: Students often rely on a search engine to help with their research projects. 

Los estudiantes a menudo dependen de un motor de búsqueda para ayudar con sus proyectos de investigación.

firewall
firewall
[Sustantivo]

(computing) a computer program whose task is providing protection against cyber attacks by limiting outside access of data

cortafuegos, firewall

cortafuegos, firewall

Ex: The IT department regularly updated the firewall's rules to address new types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. 

El departamento de TI actualizó regularmente las reglas del cortafuegos para abordar nuevos tipos de ciberamenazas y vulnerabilidades.

cookie
cookie
[Sustantivo]

(computing) data that a web server sends to a browser and receives if the user visits the website again, used for identifying or tracking the user's activities

cookie

cookie

Ex: The website prompted users to accept cookies as part of its privacy policy before accessing the content. 
virtual private network

a secure and encrypted network connection that allows users to access the Internet or private networks from a remote location while maintaining privacy and data protection

red privada virtual, VPN

red privada virtual, VPN

Ex: The company requires employees to use a VPN to access work files remotely. 

La empresa requiere que los empleados utilicen una red privada virtual para acceder a los archivos de trabajo de forma remota.

forum
forum
[Sustantivo]

a web page or website where people can share their opinions and ideas about a specific subject and respond to other users' comments

foro, plataforma de discusión

foro, plataforma de discusión

Ex: She found helpful solutions in a cooking forum after asking for tips. 

Encontró soluciones útiles en un foro de cocina después de pedir consejos.

pop-up
pop-up
[Sustantivo]

a window that appears suddenly on top of the current screen, often used to display advertising or notifications

ventana emergente, pop-up

ventana emergente, pop-up

Ex: The website uses pop-up windows to display important announcements to visitors. 

El sitio web utiliza ventanas pop-up para mostrar anuncios importantes a los visitantes.

hotspot
hotspot
[Sustantivo]

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

hotspot

hotspot

Ex: Public hotspots may have security risks, so users should exercise caution when connecting. 

Los puntos de acceso públicos pueden tener riesgos de seguridad, por lo que los usuarios deben tener cuidado al conectarse.

ethernet
ethernet
[Sustantivo]

a widely used technology for connecting computers and other devices in a local area network (LAN)

ethernet, red ethernet

ethernet, red ethernet

Ex: Many homes and businesses use Ethernet networks to enable reliable and fast internet connectivity. 

Muchos hogares y empresas utilizan redes Ethernet para permitir una conectividad a Internet rápida y confiable.

phishing
phishing
[Sustantivo]

a cybercrime in which someone tricks another into revealing their personal or financial information such as their passwords or bank account numbers and then using this information to steal money from them

fraude electrónico, phishing

fraude electrónico, phishing

Ex: Victims of phishing scams are often tricked into clicking on malicious links or providing personal information. 

Las víctimas de phishing a menudo son engañadas para hacer clic en enlaces maliciosos o proporcionar información personal.

intranet
intranet
[Sustantivo]

a private network within an organization for internal communication, collaboration, and resource sharing among members

intranet

intranet

Ex: Intranet forums provide a platform for employees to discuss projects, share insights, and seek assistance. 

Los foros de intranet proporcionan una plataforma para que los empleados discutan proyectos, compartan ideas y busquen ayuda.

extranet
extranet
[Sustantivo]

a restricted network that allows external users, such as partners or customers, limited access to a company's internal resources or data

extranet, red extranet

extranet, red extranet

operating system
operating system
[Sustantivo]

the most fundamental software that manages a computer, cell phone, etc., hardware and provides a platform for running applications

sistema operativo

sistema operativo

Ex: She prefers using an operating system with a simple interface. 

Ella prefiere usar un sistema operativo con una interfaz simple.

cd burner
cd burner
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment or the software that is needed for copying sound or other information on a CD

copiadora de CDs

copiadora de CDs

CD writer
CD writer
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment or the software that is needed for copying sound or other information on a CD

grabadora de CD

grabadora de CD

to hack
to hack
[Verbo]

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

hackear, piratear

hackear, piratear

Ex: They discovered that someone had hacked into their social media profiles and posted unauthorized content. 

Descubrieron que alguien había hackeado sus perfiles de redes sociales y había publicado contenido no autorizado.

to surf
to surf
[Verbo]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

navegar

navegar

Ex: In the mall, we decided to surf different stores, looking for the perfect gift. 

En el centro comercial, decidimos surfear por diferentes tiendas, buscando el regalo perfecto.

to upgrade
to upgrade
[Verbo]

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: The city is upgrading its public transportation infrastructure. 

La ciudad está actualizando su infraestructura de transporte público.

database
database
[Sustantivo]

a large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier

base de datos

base de datos

Ex: The medical facility maintains a database of patient records, allowing for quick retrieval of medical history and treatment plans. 

El centro médico mantiene una base de datos de los registros de los pacientes, lo que permite una recuperación rápida del historial médico y los planes de tratamiento.

to reboot
to reboot
[Verbo]

to cause a computer system to load, especially immediately after it has been turned off

reiniciar

reiniciar

Ex: The IT technician rebooted the server to apply the software updates. 

El técnico de TI reinició el servidor para aplicar las actualizaciones de software.

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