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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Computadora

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre computadoras, como "analog", "megabyte", "storage", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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accessible
accessible
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) able to be reached, entered, etc.

accesible

accesible

Ex: The conference venue was chosen for its central location and accessible facilities for attendees. 

El lugar de la conferencia fue elegido por su ubicación central y sus instalaciones accesibles para los asistentes.

analog
analog
[Adjetivo]

relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities

analógico

analógico

Ex: Engineers are studying the principles of analog circuits to develop more efficient electronic devices. 

Los ingenieros están estudiando los principios de los circuitos analógicos para desarrollar dispositivos electrónicos más eficientes.

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. 
compatible
compatible
[Adjetivo]

able to work or be used with a particular device, system, or piece of equipment

compatible

compatible

Ex: The charger is compatible with several different phone models. 
down
down
[Adjetivo]

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

fuera de servicio

fuera de servicio

Ex: The email system was down for several hours, disrupting communication across the organization. 
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. 
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
[Sustantivo]

the system through which different devices can be connected to each other over short distances wirelessly using radio waves

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Ex: The new headphones come with Bluetooth connectivity, so you can listen to music without being tethered to your device. 

Los nuevos auriculares vienen con conectividad Bluetooth, por lo que puedes escuchar música sin estar atado a tu dispositivo.

Blu-ray
Blu-ray
[Sustantivo]

a type of blue disk on which large data such as high-definition videos can be stored

Blu-ray

Blu-ray

Ex: I prefer to buy movies on Blu-ray because of the high-definition picture and superior sound quality. 

Prefiero comprar películas en Blu-ray debido a la imagen de alta definición y la calidad de sonido superior.

USB
USB
[Sustantivo]

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB

USB

Ex: Many modern devices, such as smartphones and tablets, charge using a USB port. 
byte
byte
[Sustantivo]

a unit for measuring the size of computer data that equals 8 bits

byte, octeto

byte, octeto

Ex: The program requires at least 4 gigabytes of RAM, which is equivalent to billions of bytes, to run smoothly. 
kilobyte
kilobyte
[Sustantivo]

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 bytes

kilobyte

kilobyte

Ex: The software update is 2 megabytes, comprising thousands of kilobytes of code improvements. 
megabyte
megabyte
[Sustantivo]

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 kilobytes

megabyte

megabyte

Ex: The video file size is 50 megabytes, comprising millions of bytes of visual and audio information. 
gigabyte
gigabyte
[Sustantivo]

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 megabytes

gigabyte

gigabyte

Ex: The smartphone comes with 128 gigabytes of internal storage, allowing users to store millions of photos and songs. 
terabyte
terabyte
[Sustantivo]

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 gigabytes

terabyte

terabyte

Ex: The movie collection occupies 2 terabytes of storage space, containing thousands of gigabytes of high-definition films. 
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. 
storage
storage
[Sustantivo]

the process of keeping digital information on a computer or other electronic system

almacenamiento

almacenamiento

Ex: The system provides secure storage and retrieval of medical records. 
flash drive
flash drive
[Sustantivo]

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

memoria flash, memoria USB

memoria flash, memoria USB

Ex: Many students use flash drives to store their assignments and projects for easy access at school. 

Muchos estudiantes usan memorias USB para almacenar sus tareas y proyectos y acceder a ellos fácilmente en la escuela.

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.

cyberspace
cyberspace
[Sustantivo]

the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place

ciberespacio

ciberespacio

Ex: The cybersecurity team monitors cyberspace for potential threats and unauthorized access attempts. 
data processing
data processing
[Sustantivo]

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

procesamiento de datos

procesamiento de datos

Ex: The data processing center is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's databases and systems. 

El centro de procesamiento de datos es responsable de gestionar y mantener las bases de datos y sistemas de la organización.

default
default
[Sustantivo]

a setting, value, or choice that is used automatically unless another one is selected

valor por defecto

valor por defecto

Ex: The printer uses double-sided printing as the default. 
cursor
cursor
[Sustantivo]

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

cursor

cursor

Ex: She moved the cursor across the document to highlight the relevant text. 

Ella movió el cursor a través del documento para resaltar el texto relevante.

display
display
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that visually presents data

visualizador

visualizador

Ex: The dashboard display on the car showed the current speed, fuel level, and navigation instructions. 
drop-down menu
drop-down menu
[Sustantivo]

a list that presents different options on a computer screen and remains there until one option is chosen by the user

menú desplegable

menú desplegable

Ex: In the settings, you can find a drop-down menu to select your time zone. 

En la configuración, puedes encontrar un menú desplegable para seleccionar tu zona horaria.

hacker
hacker
[Sustantivo]

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

hacker, pirata informático

hacker, pirata informático

Ex: The hacker installed malware on unsuspecting users' devices to steal their personal information. 

El hacker instaló malware en los dispositivos de usuarios desprevenidos para robar su información personal.

help desk
help desk
[Sustantivo]

a service that gives information and support to the computer users, particularly those who work in the same place

servicio de asistencia, soporte técnico

servicio de asistencia, soporte técnico

Ex: The help desk staff are trained to troubleshoot software and hardware problems. 
interface
interface
[Sustantivo]

the part of a computer program or system through which a user views information and gives commands

interfaz, interface

interfaz, interface

Ex: The developers redesigned the interface for mobile users. 
microprocessor
microprocessor
[Sustantivo]

a very small piece of electronic equipment in a computer programed to control all the functions of the CPU

microprocesador

microprocesador

Ex: Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets rely on microprocessors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon or Apple A-series chips. 

Los dispositivos móviles como los teléfonos inteligentes y las tabletas dependen de microprocesadores como los chips Qualcomm Snapdragon o las series A de Apple.

multimedia
multimedia
[Sustantivo]

the application of images, text, audio, and video files collectively

multimedia

multimedia

Ex: Educational software often includes multimedia components to enhance learning through visual and auditory stimuli. 
personal computer
personal computer
[Sustantivo]

a computer designed for use by one person at a time, especially at home, school, or work

PC

PC

Ex: Daniel bought a new personal computer for editing photos. 
workstation
workstation
[Sustantivo]

a powerful computer designed for professional, technical, or scientific work

terminal de trabajo

terminal de trabajo

Ex: The laboratory installed several workstations for processing research data. 
spreadsheet
spreadsheet
[Sustantivo]

a computer program used for calculating data, especially financial data

hoja de cálculo

hoja de cálculo

Ex: The sales team relies on a spreadsheet to forecast sales projections and monitor performance against targets. 

El equipo de ventas depende de una hoja de cálculo para pronosticar las proyecciones de ventas y monitorear el rendimiento frente a los objetivos.

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.

to encode
to encode
[Verbo]

to transform data into a coded form

codificar

codificar

Ex: Barcode scanners are designed to encode information on products for quick identification. 

Los escáneres de códigos de barras están diseñados para codificar información en los productos para una identificación rápida.

to format
to format
[Verbo]

to prepare a digital storage device for storing data by setting up a particular file system or data structure

formatear

formatear

Ex: Formatting the disk may erase the data already stored on it. 
to load
to load
[Verbo]

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

cargar

cargar

Ex: IT professionals regularly load security updates and patches to enhance system protection. 
to retrieve

to find and collect data stored on a computer

recuperar

recuperar

Ex: It took hours to retrieve the corrupted data from the damaged hard drive. 
to upgrade
to upgrade
[Verbo]

to improve equipment, software, or a system, especially by replacing it with a newer or better version

actualizar

actualizar

Ex: Emma upgraded to the latest version of the software. 
to game
to game
[Verbo]

to play computer or video games

jugar

jugar

Ex: He prefers to game on his PC because of the superior graphics and performance. 
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.

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. 
Domain Name System

a decentralized naming system used on the Internet to translate human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses that computers can understand, enabling the proper routing of data between devices and servers

Ex: DNS provides a hierarchical naming system that organizes domain names into manageable domains and subdomains. 
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