Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Ingeniería y Electrónica
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre ingeniería y electrónica, como "transistor", "electrode", "voltage", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.
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a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines
ingeniería
the branch of science and technology concerned with electronic circuits, devices, and the controlled flow of electric current
electrónica
a semiconductor device that amplifies or switches electronic signals
transistor
(electronics) a material that conducts electricity moderately, with conductivity that changes with temperature or added impurities
semiconductor
(electronics) a flat board that holds and connects electronic components to add or improve a computer's functions
placa de circuito
an accidental connection between two points in a circuit that causes a sudden, dangerous surge of current
cortocircuito
(electronics) a conductor that touches a circuit or device to let electricity enter or leave
electrodo
total potential energy provided by a power source
voltaje
Las máquinas industriales requieren 480 voltios para operar.
an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current
transformador
El transformador en la subestación juega un papel crucial en la distribución de electricidad a diferentes partes de la ciudad.
a device that sends out radio or television signals
transmisor
an electrical component that stores electric charge temporarily
capacitor
to allow heat or electricity be transmitted
conducir
to fasten or attach something using a screw or screws
atornillar
a metal fastener consisting of a threaded rod with a head, usually secured with a nut
perno
a small metal piece with a threaded hole that screws onto a bolt to fasten things together
tuerca
a wheel with a set of square or triangular teeth sticking out around the edge that fits into the edge of a similar wheel, causing both wheels to turn
diente
Durante el mantenimiento, los técnicos reemplazaron los engranajes desgastados en el sistema de transporte para prevenir cualquier interrupción en la producción.
(electronics) a semiconductor part that lets electricity flow in only one direction
diodo
an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong
fusible
La caja de fusibles se encuentra en el sótano.
a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy
generador
Los generadores diésel se utilizan comúnmente como fuentes de energía de respaldo en caso de fallas en la red eléctrica.
a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement
cigüeñal, manivela
Los ingenieros diseñaron un sistema de manivela para convertir el movimiento lineal en movimiento rotacional en la maquinaria.
a usually cylindrical rod that rotates to transmit power or motion in a machine
eje, árbol
an instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.
termostato
El termostato inteligente te permite controlar la temperatura de forma remota usando una aplicación de smartphone, ofreciendo comodidad y flexibilidad.
a device that allows steam, liquid, etc. to escape a machine, if the pressure inside the machine becomes too high
válvula de seguridad
the field of artificial intelligence and engineering that deals with designing, building, and using robots
robótica
an electronic device that uses a small electrical current to control a larger current, acting like an automatic switch
repetidor
El sistema de seguridad utiliza un relé para activar la alarma cuando los sensores detectan movimiento.
a device that produces alternating current or sound waves at a steady frequency
oscilador
a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.
aislante
El aislante en el cable evita que la electricidad se escape.
a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity
panel solar
Los avances en la tecnología de las células solares han llevado a sistemas de energía solar más eficientes y asequibles.
an electric current that flows in only one direction
corriente continua
to replace or install new electrical wiring in something, like a building or a machine
recablear
Decidió recablear el sistema de iluminación de la sala para obtener un mejor brillo.
an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission
corriente alterna, CA
La energía generada por la mayoría de los generadores eléctricos, incluidos los de las centrales eléctricas, es en forma de corriente alterna.
