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software
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hardware
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operating system
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flash drive
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to install
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input
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to load
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to refresh
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database
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desktop
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cursor
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to upgrade
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compatible
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to crash
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down
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to run
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to scroll
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to cut
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command
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to code
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to computerize
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to back up
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data processing
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artificial intelligence
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firewall
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antivirus
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programming
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to process
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virtual reality
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passcode
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application program
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random-access memory
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developer
software
software
Sustantivo
s
s
o
ɑ:
f
f
t
t
w
w
a
e
r
r
e
software

software

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

hardware
hardware
hardware
Sustantivo
h
h
a
ɑ
r
r
d
d
w
w
a
ɛ
r
r
e
hardware

hardware

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

software
operating system
operating system
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ˈɑpɚˌreɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
sistema operativo

sistema operativo

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

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
flash drive
flash drive
Sustantivo
uk flag
/flˈæʃ dɹˈaɪv/
(memoria USB)

(memoria USB)

memoria flash

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

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
to install
to install
Verbo
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
t
t
a
ɔ
ll
l
instalar

instalar

to add a piece of software to a computer system

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
input
Sustantivo
i
ɪ
n
n
p
p
u
ʊ
t
t
entrar

entrar

(computing) the act of inserting information into a computer

to load
Verbo
l
l
oa
d
d
cargar

cargar

to move data or a program from a local storage device into the memory of a computer

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to refresh
Verbo
r
r
e
ɪ
f
f
r
r
e
ɛ
sh
ʃ
actualizar

actualizar

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

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
database
Sustantivo
d
d
a
æ
t
t
a
ə
b
b
a
s
s
e
base de datos

base de datos

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

desktop
desktop
Sustantivo
d
d
e
ɛ
s
s
k
k
t
t
o
ɑ
p
p
escritorio

escritorio

an area on a computer where the icons of programs are displayed

cursor
cursor
Sustantivo
c
k
u
ɜ
r
r
s
s
o
ɜ
r
r
cursor

cursor

a movable mark on a computer screen that indicates where the user is working

to upgrade
to upgrade
Verbo
u
ə
p
p
g
g
r
r
a
d
d
e
actualizar

actualizar

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

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
compatible
Adjetivo
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
a
æ
t
t
i
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
compatible

compatible

having the ability to work with different devices, machines, etc.

incompatible
to crash
Verbo
c
k
r
r
a
æ
sh
ʃ
bloquearse

bloquearse

(computing) to suddenly stop working

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
down
Adjetivo
d
d
o
a
w
ʊ
n
n
fuera de servicio

fuera de servicio

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

to run
Verbo
r
r
u
ʌ
n
n
ejecutar

ejecutar

(of computer programs) to function and execute its tasks

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to scroll
to scroll
Verbo
s
s
c
k
r
r
o
ll
l
desplazar

desplazar

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

Información Gramatical:

Intransitivo
to cut
Verbo
c
k
u
ʌ
t
t
(suprimir)

(suprimir)

cortar

to remove part of a digital text in order to put it elsewhere

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
command
Sustantivo
c
k
o
ə
mm
m
a
æ
n
n
d
d
comando

comando

an instruction that tells a computer to perform a specific task or function

to code
to code
Verbo
c
k
o
d
d
e
(codificar)

(codificar)

programar

to write a computer program using specific instructions

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
to computerize
to computerize
Verbo
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
u
ju
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
i
z
z
e
informatizar

informatizar

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

to back up
Verbo
uk flag
/bæk ˈʌp/
hacer una copia de seguridad

hacer una copia de seguridad

to make a copy of computer digital data

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
Estado Frasal
separable
verbo de la frase
back
partícula de la frase
up
data processing
Sustantivo
uk flag
/dˈeɪɾə pɹˈɑːsɛsɪŋ/
procesamiento de datos

procesamiento de datos

a set of actions done on data by a computer to have a certain result

artificial intelligence
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ˌɑːɹɾɪfˈɪʃəl ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəns/
inteligencia artificial

inteligencia artificial

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

What is "artificial intelligence"?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the field of computer science that focuses on creating machines and systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes tasks like problem-solving, learning, speech recognition, and decision-making. AI is used in various applications such as robotics, natural language processing, and self-driving cars.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
firewall
Sustantivo
f
f
i
r
r
e
w
w
a
ɑ
ll
l
(firewall)

(firewall)

cortafuegos

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

antivirus
Adjetivo
a
æ
n
n
t
t
i
i
v
v
i
r
r
u
ə
s
s
antivirus

antivirus

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

programming
Sustantivo
p
p
r
r
o
g
g
r
r
a
æ
mm
m
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
programación

programación

the process of writing a computer program

to process
Verbo
p
p
r
r
o
ɑ
c
s
e
ɛ
ss
s
procesar

procesar

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

Información Gramatical:

Transitivo
virtual reality
Sustantivo
uk flag
/vˈɜːtʃuːəl ɹɪˈælɪɾi/
realidad virtual

realidad virtual

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

What is "virtual reality"?

Virtual reality is a technology that creates a computer-generated environment that people can interact with as if they were actually there. By wearing special headsets and sometimes using other equipment, users are placed in a simulated world where they can look around, move, and interact with objects. This technology is used for entertainment, training, or learning, allowing users to experience and explore a digital space that feels very realistic.

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
passcode
passcode
Sustantivo
p
p
a
æ
ss
s
c
k
o
d
d
e
contraseña

contraseña

a specific group of letters, numbers, etc. that one needs to enter in order to access a computer or smartphone

application program
application program
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈproʊɡræm/
aplicación

aplicación

a piece of software programed to perform a specific task

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
random-access memory
random-access memory
Sustantivo
uk flag
/ɹˈændəmˈæksɛs mˈɛmɚɹi/
RAM

RAM

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

Información Gramatical:

Sustantivo Compuesto
developer
Sustantivo
d
d
e
ɪ
v
v
e
ɛ
l
l
o
ə
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
desarrollador

desarrollador

a person or company that designs and produces applications, video games, etc.

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