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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Matemáticas y Medición

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre matemáticas y medición, como "calculation", "fraction", "diameter", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
calculation
calculation
[Sustantivo]

the process of using mathematics to determine a number, amount, or result

cálculo

cálculo

Ex: According to my calculation, we need another twenty chairs. 
arithmetic
arithmetic
[Sustantivo]

a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

aritmética

aritmética

Ex: The study of arithmetic dates back to ancient civilizations, where early mathematicians developed techniques for counting and calculating. 

El estudio de la aritmética se remonta a las civilizaciones antiguas, donde los primeros matemáticos desarrollaron técnicas para contar y calcular.

mathematical
mathematical
[Adjetivo]

related to or used in mathematics

matemático

matemático

Ex: Statistical analysis involves using mathematical techniques to interpret data. 

El análisis estadístico implica el uso de técnicas matemáticas para interpretar datos.

numerical
numerical
[Adjetivo]

represented in numbers

numérico

numérico

Ex: Numerical simulations use mathematical models to predict outcomes in various scenarios. 

Las simulaciones numéricas utilizan modelos matemáticos para predecir resultados en varios escenarios.

ordinal number
ordinal number
[Sustantivo]

a number that indicates the position of something in a sequence or series

número ordinal

número ordinal

Ex: Use ordinal numbers when describing order, like "first place" or "second choice." 

Usa números ordinales al describir el orden, como "primer lugar" o "segunda opción".

measure
measure
[Sustantivo]

the quantity, amount, or degree of something

medida

medida

Ex: The doctor prescribed a specific measure of medication for the patient. 
value
value
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) an amount that is shown by a sign or letter

valor

valor

Ex: Mathematicians use symbols such as letters to denote variables whose values are to be determined. 
fraction
fraction
[Sustantivo]

a number expressed as one quantity divided by another, especially one written with a numerator and denominator

fracción, quebrado

fracción, quebrado

Ex: Convert the decimal into a fraction. 
digit
digit
[Sustantivo]

one of the numbers from 0 to 9

dígito, cifra

dígito, cifra

Ex: The first digit in the number 456 is 4. 
diameter
diameter
[Sustantivo]

a straight line passing through the center of a circle or other round object from one side to the other, or the length of that line

diámetro

diámetro

Ex: The tree trunk is nearly a meter in diameter. 
equation
equation
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) a statement indicating the equality between two values

ecuación

ecuación

Ex: Balancing chemical equations is crucial in chemistry to ensure conservation of atoms and mass. 
parallel
parallel
[Adjetivo]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

paralelo

paralelo

Ex: The beams of sunlight created parallel lines on the floor. 
decimal
decimal
[Adjetivo]

relating to a system of numbers based on powers of ten, where quantities are expressed using digits, including fractions and whole numbers

decimal

decimal

Ex: Length measurements can be written in decimal form, such as 2.5 meters or 6.75 inches. 

Las medidas de longitud se pueden escribir en forma decimal, como 2,5 metros o 6,75 pulgadas.

vertical
vertical
[Adjetivo]

positioned or extending straight up and down at a right angle to a horizontal surface

vertical

vertical

Ex: The climbers faced an almost vertical wall of rock. 
width
width
[Sustantivo]

the measurement of something from one side or edge to the other

ancho, anchura

ancho, anchura

Ex: Michael checked the width of the road on the map. 
unit
unit
[Sustantivo]

a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

unidad

unidad

Ex: A mole is a unit of measurement in chemistry, representing a specific number of atoms or molecules. 
function
function
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) a quantity whose value changes according to another quantity's varying value

función

función

Ex: Engineers use mathematical functions to model and predict the behavior of physical systems. 
circumference
circumference
[Sustantivo]

(geometry) the length of the external boundary of a curved shape, especially a circle

circunferencia

circunferencia

Ex: To find the circumference of a wheel, you need to know its radius or diameter. 

Para encontrar la circunferencia de una rueda, necesitas saber su radio o diámetro.

axis
axis
[Sustantivo]

the central point or line around which an object turns

axis

axis

Ex: The planet's tilt on its axis causes the seasons. 

La inclinación del planeta sobre su eje provoca las estaciones.

probability
probability
[Sustantivo]

a mathematical measure of how likely an event is to occur, expressed as a number between zero and one

probabilidad

probabilidad

Ex: A probability of zero means that the event cannot occur. 
dimension
dimension
[Sustantivo]

a measurement of something in a particular direction, such as its length, width, height, or depth

dimensión

dimensión

Ex: The maximum permitted dimension is two meters. 
to subtract

(mathematics) to take a number from another number and find out the difference

restar

restar

Ex: If you have 15 apples and subtract 7, you'll have 8 left. 

Si tienes 15 manzanas y restas 7, te quedarán 8.

to total
to total
[Verbo]

to add up numbers or quantities to find the overall amount

sumar, totalizar

sumar, totalizar

Ex: When shopping, remember to total the prices of all the items in your cart before reaching the cashier. 
cubic
cubic
[Adjetivo]

indicating a unit of measurement that includes volume of a cube

cúbico

cúbico

ounce
ounce
[Sustantivo]

a unit of weight equal to 1/16 of a pound or about 28.35 grams

onza

onza

Ex: A standard slice of bread weighs about one ounce. 
gallon
gallon
[Sustantivo]

a unit of liquid volume equal to 4 quarts or about 3.785 liters

galón

galón

Ex: One gallon of water weighs about 8.34 pounds. 
bar chart
bar chart
[Sustantivo]

a graphical display of information consisting of narrow rectangular lines whose heights depend on the value that they are representing

gráfico de barras

gráfico de barras

Ex: When reading a bar chart, it is important to look at the scale for accurate interpretation. 

Al leer un gráfico de barras, es importante mirar la escala para una interpretación precisa.

pie chart
pie chart
[Sustantivo]

a graphical display of the difference between the parts of a whole shown by dividing a circle into several segments

gráfico circular

gráfico circular

Ex: The pie chart clearly depicted that the majority of respondents preferred option A. 

El gráfico circular mostró claramente que la mayoría de los encuestados preferían la opción A.

acre
acre
[Sustantivo]

a unit of area equal to 4,840 square yards or about 4,047 square meters, used especially for measuring land

acre

acre

Ex: The house stands on half an acre. 
formula
formula
[Sustantivo]

(mathematics) a rule or law represented in symbols, letters, or numbers

fórmula

fórmula

Ex: Engineers rely on formulas to calculate stress and strain in materials under different conditions. 
accountant
accountant
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to prepare, keep, or examine financial records and accounts

contador

contador

Ex: He asked his accountant for advice about his taxes. 
analyst
analyst
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to examine information or a particular subject in detail and interpret or evaluate it

analista

analista

Ex: She works as a data analyst for a technology company. 
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