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Vocabulario Esencial para el TOEFL - Ingeniería e Investigación

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre ingeniería e investigación, como "wire ", "switch", "crane", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
apparatus
apparatus
[Sustantivo]

tools or machines that are designed for a specific purpose

aparato

aparato

Ex: The surgical apparatus was sterilized before the operation to prevent infections. 

El aparato quirúrgico fue esterilizado antes de la operación para prevenir infecciones.

instrument
instrument
[Sustantivo]

a device or tool that requires specific knowledge on how to be used

instrumento

instrumento

Ex: The technician calibrated the instrument to ensure it provided precise measurements. 

El técnico calibró el instrumento para asegurarse de que proporcionaba mediciones precisas.

microchip
microchip
[Sustantivo]

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

microchip

microchip

Ex: Each microchip contains millions of tiny circuits. 

Cada microchip contiene millones de circuitos diminutos.

telescope
telescope
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

telescopio

telescopio

Ex: A telescope can help you see planets that are millions of miles away. 

Un telescopio puede ayudarte a ver planetas que están a millones de millas de distancia.

wire
wire
[Sustantivo]

a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current

cable

cable

Ex: A wire was running from the generator to the control panel, ensuring power delivery. 

Un cable iba desde el generador hasta el panel de control, asegurando la entrega de energía.

switch
switch
[Sustantivo]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

interruptor

interruptor

Ex: He accidentally bumped into the switch, turning off the power to the computer. 

Él accidentalmente chocó con el interruptor, apagando la energía de la computadora.

sensor
sensor
[Sustantivo]

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

sensor

sensor

Ex: The car has a sensor that helps it park automatically. 
circuit
circuit
[Sustantivo]

the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy

circuito

circuito

Ex: Short circuits can cause a surge of electricity, leading to potential damage or fires. 

Los circuitos cortos pueden causar una oleada de electricidad, lo que lleva a posibles daños o incendios.

screw
screw
[Sustantivo]

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fastened into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

tornillo

tornillo

Ex: She tightened the screws on the chair to prevent it from wobbling. 

Apretó los tornillos de la silla para evitar que se tambaleara.

machinery
machinery
[Sustantivo]

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

maquinaria

maquinaria

Ex: The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line. 

La fábrica estaba llena de maquinaria pesada, cada una realizando una función específica en la línea de producción.

mechanical
mechanical
[Adjetivo]

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

mecánico

mecánico

Ex: The mechanical door lock uses a key to engage tumblers and secure the door. 

La cerradura de puerta mecánica utiliza una llave para activar los pasadores y asegurar la puerta.

cable
cable
[Sustantivo]

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

cable

cable

Ex: The charging cable for my phone is frayed and needs to be replaced. 

El cable de carga de mi teléfono está desgastado y necesita ser reemplazado.

crane
crane
[Sustantivo]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grúa

grúa

Ex: The firefighters used a specialized crane to rescue the stranded cat from the top of the tree. 

Los bomberos usaron una grúa especializada para rescatar al gato atrapado en la copa del árbol.

capacity
capacity
[Sustantivo]

the quantity that is possible by a machine, etc. to produce

capacidad

capacidad

Ex: The company invested in expanding its production capacity to meet growing demand. 

La empresa invirtió en expandir su capacidad de producción para satisfacer la creciente demanda.

to service
to service
[Verbo]

to maintain, repair, or prepare something so that it is fit for use

hacer una revisión a

hacer una revisión a

Ex: She serviced the sewing machine to ensure smooth operation. 

Ella revisó la máquina de coser para garantizar un funcionamiento suave.

prototype
prototype
[Sustantivo]

an early or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied

prototipo

prototipo

Ex: The designer built a prototype of the innovative chair to showcase its ergonomic benefits and aesthetic appeal. 

El diseñador construyó un prototipo de la silla innovadora para mostrar sus beneficios ergonómicos y su atractivo estético.

current
current
[Sustantivo]

a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

corriente

corriente

Ex: Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical current by moving charged particles within the cells. 

Los paneles solares convierten la luz solar en corriente eléctrica moviendo partículas cargadas dentro de las celdas.

adapter
adapter
[Sustantivo]

a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other

adaptador

adaptador

to model
to model
[Verbo]

to make a representation of something, especially one based on mathematics

modelar

modelar

Ex: They modeled the chemical reaction to determine the best conditions for the experiment. 

Modelaron la reacción química para determinar las mejores condiciones para el experimento.

laboratory
laboratory
[Sustantivo]

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

laboratorio

laboratorio

Ex: Forensic laboratories analyze evidence collected from crime scenes to aid in investigations. 

Los laboratorios forenses analizan pruebas recolectadas en escenas del crimen para ayudar en las investigaciones.

sample
sample
[Sustantivo]

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

muestra

muestra

Ex: The doctor requested a urine sample to check for signs of infection. 

El médico solicitó una muestra de orina para buscar signos de infección.

method
method
[Sustantivo]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

método, procedimiento

método, procedimiento

Ex: The method of payment for the service can be chosen during checkout. 

El método de pago para el servicio puede ser elegido durante el checkout.

to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

llevar

llevar

Ex: As the event coordinator, she will conduct the planning and execution of the conference. 

Como coordinadora del evento, ella dirigirá la planificación y ejecución de la conferencia.

evaluation
evaluation
[Sustantivo]

a judgment on the quantity and quality of something after careful consideration

evaluación, valoración

evaluación, valoración

Ex: The teacher's evaluation of the students' essays focused on both content and writing style. 

La evaluación del profesor de los ensayos de los estudiantes se centró tanto en el contenido como en el estilo de escritura.

experimental
experimental
[Adjetivo]

relating to or involving scientific experiments, especially those designed to test hypotheses or explore new ideas

experimental

experimental

Ex: The experimental research project explored the impact of social media on teenagers' self-esteem. 

El proyecto de investigación experimental exploró el impacto de las redes sociales en la autoestima de los adolescentes.

finding
finding
[Sustantivo]

a piece of information discovered as a result of a research

resultado

resultado

Ex: His finding on the chemical reaction led to a breakthrough in the experiment. 

Su hallazgo sobre la reacción química condujo a un avance en el experimento.

hypothesis
hypothesis
[Sustantivo]

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

hipótesis

hipótesis

Ex: Before conducting the study, the team proposed a hypothesis about the effects of the new drug. 

Antes de realizar el estudio, el equipo propuso una hipótesis sobre los efectos del nuevo fármaco.

guinea pig
guinea pig
[Sustantivo]

someone on whom scientific experiments are tested

conejillo de Indias, sujeto de prueba

conejillo de Indias, sujeto de prueba

Ex: The company used poor communities as guinea pigs for its new chemical. 

La empresa usó comunidades pobres como conejillos de Indias para su nuevo químico.

to detect
to detect
[Verbo]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

detectar

detectar

Ex: Dogs have a remarkable ability to detect certain scents, aiding in search and rescue missions. 

Los perros tienen una habilidad notable para detectar ciertos olores, lo que ayuda en las misiones de búsqueda y rescate.

to classify

to put people or things in different categories or groups

clasificar

clasificar

Ex: Can you please classify these items by color? 

¿Puedes por favor clasificar estos artículos por color?

discovery
discovery
[Sustantivo]

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

descubrimiento

descubrimiento

Ex: The discovery of a lost manuscript by a famous author thrilled literary scholars and enthusiasts alike. 

El descubrimiento de un manuscrito perdido de un autor famoso emocionó a los estudiosos y entusiastas de la literatura por igual.

archeologist
archeologist
[Sustantivo]

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

arqueólogo

arqueólogo

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