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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 8-9) - Computadora

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
compiler
compiler
[Sustantivo]

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, compilador de código

compilador, compilador de código

Ex: Integrated development environments (IDEs) often include a built-in compiler to streamline the coding and testing process. 

Los entornos de desarrollo integrados (IDE) a menudo incluyen un compilador incorporado para agilizar el proceso de codificación y prueba.

processor
processor
[Sustantivo]

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

procesador

procesador

Ex: During the computer's repair, the technician replaced the faulty processor to restore functionality. 

Durante la reparación de la computadora, el técnico reemplazó el procesador defectuoso para restaurar la funcionalidad.

graphics card
graphics card
[Sustantivo]

a piece of hardware that processes and renders images, video, and animations for display on a computer monitor

tarjeta gráfica, tarjeta de video

tarjeta gráfica, tarjeta de video

Ex: A high-end graphics card enhances the quality of video rendering. 

Una tarjeta gráfica de alta gama mejora la calidad del renderizado de video.

chipset
chipset
[Sustantivo]

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

conjunto de chips, grupo de circuitos integrados

conjunto de chips, grupo de circuitos integrados

firmware
firmware
[Sustantivo]

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

firmware

firmware

Ex: The printer's firmware controls its internal functions. 

El firmware de la impresora controla sus funciones internas.

socket
socket
[Sustantivo]

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

enchufe, toma de corriente

enchufe, toma de corriente

Ex: She noticed the socket was loose and called an electrician to fix it. 

Ella notó que el enchufe estaba suelto y llamó a un electricista para arreglarlo.

pointer
pointer
[Sustantivo]

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

cursor, puntero

cursor, puntero

Ex: Graphic design software often features a precise pointer for accurate positioning and editing of elements. 

El software de diseño gráfico a menudo incluye un puntero preciso para el posicionamiento y edición precisa de los elementos.

prompt
prompt
[Sustantivo]

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

indicador, prompt

indicador, prompt

Ex: During a software installation, the installer may display a prompt asking the user to confirm or customize installation settings. 

Durante la instalación de un software, el instalador puede mostrar un aviso pidiendo al usuario que confirme o personalice los ajustes de instalación.

applet
applet
[Sustantivo]

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, aplicación pequeña

applet, aplicación pequeña

Ex: The financial calculator applet enables users to perform quick calculations directly within a spreadsheet. 

El applet de calculadora financiera permite a los usuarios realizar cálculos rápidos directamente dentro de una hoja de cálculo.

debugger
debugger
[Sustantivo]

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

depurador, debugger

depurador, debugger

Ex: Setting breakpoints in the debugger allows developers to pause the program's execution and examine its state. 

Establecer puntos de interrupción en el depurador permite a los desarrolladores pausar la ejecución del programa y examinar su estado.

interface
interface
[Sustantivo]

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

interfaz, interface

interfaz, interface

Ex: Users can customize the interface of their operating system to suit their preferences. 
bus
bus
[Sustantivo]

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

bus, sistema de bus

bus, sistema de bus

Ex: A data bus carries information between the processor and memory modules in a computer system. 

Un bus de datos transporta información entre el procesador y los módulos de memoria en un sistema informático.

mainframe
mainframe
[Sustantivo]

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

mainframe, computadora central

mainframe, computadora central

Ex: Educational institutions rely on mainframes to manage student records, course registrations, and administrative data efficiently. 

Las instituciones educativas dependen de los mainframes para gestionar de manera eficiente los registros de estudiantes, las inscripciones a cursos y los datos administrativos.

graphics processing unit

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

unidad de procesamiento gráfico, procesador gráfico

unidad de procesamiento gráfico, procesador gráfico

read-only memory
read-only memory
[Sustantivo]

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

ROM, memoria ROM

ROM, memoria ROM

Ex: The initial code that starts the execution of a video game on a gaming console is stored in ROM, ensuring consistent gameplay. 

El código inicial que inicia la ejecución de un videojuego en una consola de juegos se almacena en la memoria de solo lectura, lo que garantiza un juego consistente.

solid-state drive
solid-state drive
[Sustantivo]

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

unidad de estado sólido, disco de estado sólido

Ex: SSDs are preferred over traditional hard drives in laptops due to their faster performance and durability. 
random-access memory

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

RAM

RAM

Ex: Increasing the RAM on your computer can help improve overall system responsiveness and reduce lag. 

Aumentar la memoria de acceso aleatorio en tu computadora puede ayudar a mejorar la capacidad de respuesta general del sistema y reducir el retraso.

hard disk drive
hard disk drive
[Sustantivo]

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

disco duro, disco rígido

disco duro, disco rígido

Ex: The company's server room is equipped with multiple hard disk drives to store and manage its vast amount of data. 

La sala de servidores de la empresa está equipada con múltiples discos duros para almacenar y gestionar su gran cantidad de datos.

central processing unit

the part of a computer where operations are controlled and executed

unidad central de procesamiento, procesador central

unidad central de procesamiento, procesador central

Ex: The central processing unit overheated due to inadequate cooling. 
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