Académico IELTS (Banda 8 y Superior) - Computer

a program that translates source code written in a programming language into machine code or bytecode, allowing the computer's central processing unit (CPU) to execute the program

compilador

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

procesador

a device in a computer or gaming system that improves the display and performance of graphics and images

tarjeta gráfica, placa gráfica

a group of integrated circuits that work together to manage data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals of a computer or device

chipset, circuito integrado

(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased

firmware

a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity

enchufe, toma de corriente

a symbol or indicator on a computer screen that marks the position where user input, such as mouse clicks or keystrokes, is applied

puntero, cursor

a symbol, message, or signal on a computer screen that indicates the system is ready to receive input or commands from the user

indicador, señal

a small, specialized application or program designed to perform a specific task within a larger software context, often used for interactive or dynamic features

applet, pequeña aplicación

a software tool or program used by developers to identify and rectify errors, known as bugs, in computer programs

depurador

(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance

interfaz, interface

a communication system facilitating data transfer between components or devices within a computer or between multiple computers

bus, bus de comunicación

A robust and secure computing infrastructure used for processing, storing, and managing vast amounts of data in enterprises.

súper ordenador, mainframe

a specialized electronic circuit designed to accelerate the processing of images and videos for output to a display

unidad de procesamiento gráfico, procesador gráfico

a type of non-volatile memory in a computer or electronic device where data is permanently stored

ROM, memoria ROM

a device fixed in a computer to store information, which retains data if power goes off and is much faster compared to a hard drive

unidad de estado sólido, disco de estado sólido

a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access

RAM

a disk on which data is stored, either inside or outside a computer

disco duro, disco rígido

the part of a computer where operations are controlled and executed

unidad central de procesamiento, procesador central