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Vocabulario para IELTS (Académico) - Computadora

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre computadoras, como "chip", "database", "virtual", etc. que se necesitan para el examen IELTS.

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Words for Academic IELTS
to access
to access
[Verbo]

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

entrar

entrar

Ex: The hiking trail provides a way for visitors to access the summit. 

El sendero de senderismo proporciona una forma para que los visitantes accedan a la cumbre.

chip
chip
[Sustantivo]

a very small piece of semiconductor, used to make a complicated electronic circuit or integrated circuit

chip

chip

Ex: The computer stopped working due to a damaged chip. 

La computadora dejó de funcionar debido a un chip dañado.

computing
computing
[Sustantivo]

the act of calculating something

cálculo

cálculo

information technology

a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.

informática

informática

Ex: The company invested in new information technology systems to improve its cybersecurity measures. 

La empresa invirtió en nuevos sistemas de tecnología de la información para mejorar sus medidas de ciberseguridad.

to log in
to log in
[Verbo]

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

iniciar sesión

iniciar sesión

Ex: I need to log in to my work computer to access my files. 

Necesito iniciar sesión en mi computadora del trabajo para acceder a mis archivos.

programmer
programmer
[Sustantivo]

a person who writes computer programs

programador

programador

Ex: He works as a game programmer, creating interactive experiences for gaming consoles. 

Él trabaja como programador de juegos, creando experiencias interactivas para consolas de juegos.

software
software
[Sustantivo]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

software

software

Ex: Updating your software regularly can improve your computer's performance. 

Actualizar regularmente tu software puede mejorar el rendimiento de tu computadora.

hardware
hardware
[Sustantivo]

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

hardware

hardware

Ex: They installed new hardware to enhance the server's capabilities. 

Instalaron nuevo hardware para mejorar las capacidades del servidor.

system
system
[Sustantivo]

computer programs and pieces of hardware operating together

sistema

sistema

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.

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.

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.

graphics
graphics
[Sustantivo]

the designs, pictures or drawings that are used in publications

diseño gráfico

diseño gráfico

to input
to input
[Verbo]

to put data into a computer or any piece of electronic equipment

entrar

entrar

Ex: The keyboard allows users to input text and commands into the computer. 

El teclado permite a los usuarios introducir texto y comandos en la computadora.

to output
to output
[Verbo]

to produce or supply information using a computer or any other device

imprimir

imprimir

Ex: The software outputs a report summarizing the sales figures for the month. 

El software genera un informe que resume las cifras de ventas del mes.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

to add a piece of software to a computer system

instalar

instalar

Ex: She installed a new video editing program on her computer to create professional-quality videos. 

Ella instaló un nuevo programa de edición de video en su computadora para crear videos de calidad profesional.

to process
to process
[Verbo]

to handle and work with data by operating on them in a computer

procesar

procesar

Ex: The server processed incoming requests from multiple users, ensuring efficient and timely responses. 

El servidor procesa las solicitudes entrantes de múltiples usuarios, asegurando respuestas eficientes y oportunas.

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.

virtual
virtual
[Adjetivo]

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

virtual

virtual

Ex: She attended a virtual concert where musicians performed live from different locations. 

Ella asistió a un concierto virtual donde los músicos actuaron en vivo desde diferentes ubicaciones.

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.

anti-virus program
anti-virus program
[Sustantivo]

a software designed to detect, prevent, and remove harmful software, such as viruses, from a computer or device

antivirus

antivirus

Ex: His computer is running slow due to an outdated anti-virus program. 

Su computadora funciona lenta debido a un programa antivirus desactualizado.

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 computerize

to use computers to perform a task or do a particular job

informatizar

informatizar

Ex: The school district is considering options to computerize student attendance tracking for more accurate reporting. 

El distrito escolar está considerando opciones para computerizar el seguimiento de la asistencia de los estudiantes para informes más precisos.

interactive
interactive
[Adjetivo]

describing the constant passage of data between a computer or other device and a user

interactivo

interactivo

Ex: The website includes interactive elements such as quizzes and polls to engage visitors and gather feedback. 
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 refresh
to refresh
[Verbo]

(computing) to update a display, internet page, etc. and make the most recent information appear

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: He refreshed the page, and the new comments showed up instantly. 

Él actualizó la página, y los nuevos comentarios aparecieron al instante.

upgrade
upgrade
[Sustantivo]

the process of improving an item, system, or equipment to a higher standard

actualización

actualización

Ex: The company authorized an upgrade to the security system. 

La empresa autorizó una actualización del sistema de seguridad.

archive
archive
[Sustantivo]

a place or a collection of records or documents of historical importance

archivo

archivo

Ex: The museum curator carefully preserved the old photographs in the museum's archive. 

El curador del museo conservó cuidadosamente las fotografías antiguas en el archivo del museo.

binary
binary
[Adjetivo]

based on or using a numerical system that operates only on 0 and 1

binario

binario

Ex: Binary digits, or bits, form the basic language of computers, enabling complex calculations and operations. 

Los dígitos binarios, o bits, forman el lenguaje básico de las computadoras, permitiendo cálculos y operaciones complejas.

login
login
[Sustantivo]

the act of entering or starting to use a computer system or an online account

login

login

Ex: His login details were saved for quicker access next time. 

Sus datos de inicio de sesión se guardaron para un acceso más rápido la próxima vez.

username
username
[Sustantivo]

a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media

nombre de usuario

nombre de usuario

Ex: She chose a unique username for her online account. 

Ella eligió un nombre de usuario único para su cuenta en línea.

application
application
[Sustantivo]

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

aplicación, programa

aplicación, programa

Ex: This application lets you track your fitness goals. 

Esta aplicación te permite realizar un seguimiento de tus objetivos de fitness.

antivirus
antivirus
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to protect a system from viruses by finding and destroying them

antivirus

antivirus

Ex: The antivirus scan detected and removed a potentially harmful file from the user's system. 
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