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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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engineering
engineering
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

ingeniería

ingeniería

Ex: He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. 

Se graduó con un título en ingeniería mecánica.

electronics
electronics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips

electrónica

electrónica

transistor
transistor
[Sustantivo]

a small semiconductor device, used in television and radio sets, able to amplify or rectify an electric current

transistor

transistor

semiconductor
semiconductor
[Sustantivo]

a solid substance that conducts electricity or heat better than insulators, but not as well as most metals

semiconductor

semiconductor

dc
dc
[Sustantivo]

an electric current that flows only in one direction

CC

CC

circuit board
circuit board
[Sustantivo]

a thin board on which the circuits are printed

placa de circuito

placa de circuito

short circuit
short circuit
[Sustantivo]

a failure in a circuit caused when the electricity flows in the wrong route due to wire damage or fault in the connections of wires

cortocircuito

cortocircuito

electrode
electrode
[Sustantivo]

a conductor through which electricity travels to or from an object, such as batteries

electrodo

electrodo

Ex: The welding electrode melted and joined the two metal pieces together. 
voltage
voltage
[Sustantivo]

total potential energy provided by a power source

voltaje

voltaje

Ex: Industrial machines require 480V to operate. 

Las máquinas industriales requieren 480 voltios para operar.

transformer
transformer
[Sustantivo]

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

transformador

transformador

Ex: The transformer in the substation plays a crucial role in distributing electricity to different parts of the city. 

El transformador en la subestación juega un papel crucial en la distribución de electricidad a diferentes partes de la ciudad.

transmitter
transmitter
[Sustantivo]

a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals

transmisor

transmisor

capacitor
capacitor
[Sustantivo]

an electric device that is used to accumulate electric charge

capacitor

capacitor

to conduct
to conduct
[Verbo]

to allow heat or electricity be transmitted

conducir

conducir

Ex: Water can conduct electricity, which is why it's dangerous around live wires. 

El agua puede conducir la electricidad, por eso es peligrosa cerca de cables vivos.

to screw
to screw
[Verbo]

to firmly attach or tighten something using a turning metal fastener

atornillar

atornillar

Ex: The worker screws the brackets onto the frame to install the shelving unit. 

El trabajador atornilla los soportes al marco para instalar la estantería.

bolt
bolt
[Sustantivo]

a piece of metal like a thick nail without a point that used to secure assembled parts by passing through holes and tightening with a nut

perno

perno

Ex: Please hand me the wrench so I can loosen the bolt. 

Por favor, pásame la llave para que pueda aflojar el tornillo.

nut
nut
[Sustantivo]

a flat piece of metal with a hole in the middle through which a bolt is put to secure or fasten objects together

tuerca

tuerca

Ex: She replaced the missing nut on the bolt to prevent the assembly from coming loose. 

Ella reemplazó la tuerca faltante en el perno para evitar que el ensamblaje se aflojara.

cog
cog
[Sustantivo]

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

diente

Ex: During maintenance, technicians replaced the worn cogs in the conveyor system to prevent any disruptions in production. 

Durante el mantenimiento, los técnicos reemplazaron los engranajes desgastados en el sistema de transporte para prevenir cualquier interrupción en la producción.

diode
diode
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only

diodo

diodo

fuse
fuse
[Sustantivo]

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

fusible

fusible

Ex: The fuse box is located in the basement. 

La caja de fusibles se encuentra en el sótano.

generator
generator
[Sustantivo]

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

generador

generador

Ex: Diesel generators are commonly used as backup power sources in case of electrical grid failures. 

Los generadores diésel se utilizan comúnmente como fuentes de energía de respaldo en caso de fallas en la red eléctrica.

crank
crank
[Sustantivo]

a device that allows movement between mechanical parts of a machine or converts backward and forward motion into circular movement

cigüeñal, manivela

cigüeñal, manivela

Ex: Engineers designed a crank system to convert linear motion into rotational motion in the machinery. 

Los ingenieros diseñaron un sistema de manivela para convertir el movimiento lineal en movimiento rotacional en la maquinaria.

shaft
shaft
[Sustantivo]

a metal bar in an engine that enables movement and power to be transmitted from one part to another

árbol, eje

árbol, eje

Ex: The motor's shaft spins at high speed during operation. 
thermostat
thermostat
[Sustantivo]

an instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.

termostato

termostato

Ex: The smart thermostat allows you to control the temperature remotely using a smartphone app, offering convenience and flexibility. 

El termostato inteligente te permite controlar la temperatura de forma remota usando una aplicación de smartphone, ofreciendo comodidad y flexibilidad.

safety valve
safety valve
[Sustantivo]

a device that allows steam, liquid, etc. to escape a machine, if the pressure inside the machine becomes too high

válvula de seguridad

válvula de seguridad

robotics
robotics
[Sustantivo]

an area of technology that is concerned with the study or use of robots

robótica

robótica

relay
relay
[Sustantivo]

an electronic device that uses a small electrical current to control a larger current, acting like an automatic switch

repetidor

repetidor

Ex: The security system uses a relay to activate the alarm when the sensors detect movement. 

El sistema de seguridad utiliza un relé para activar la alarma cuando los sensores detectan movimiento.

oscillator
oscillator
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment for generating oscillating electric currents or voltages by non-mechanical means

oscilador

oscilador

Ex: Oscillators are used in radios to create carrier waves. 
insulator
insulator
[Sustantivo]

a substance that doesn't conduct heat, sound, etc.

aislante

aislante

Ex: The insulator in the wire prevents electricity from escaping. 

El aislante en el cable evita que la electricidad se escape.

solar cell
solar cell
[Sustantivo]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

panel solar

panel solar

Ex: Advances in solar cell technology have led to more efficient and affordable solar energy systems. 

Los avances en la tecnología de las células solares han llevado a sistemas de energía solar más eficientes y asequibles.

rotor
rotor
[Sustantivo]

the rotating part of a machine that revolves around a stationary part

rotor

rotor

to rewire
to rewire
[Verbo]

to replace or install new electrical wiring in something, like a building or a machine

recablear

recablear

Ex: He decided to rewire the lighting system in the living room for better brightness. 

Decidió recablear el sistema de iluminación de la sala para obtener un mejor brillo.

alternating current

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

corriente alterna, CA

corriente alterna, CA

Ex: The power generated by most electrical generators, including those in power plants, is in the form of alternating current. 

La energía generada por la mayoría de los generadores eléctricos, incluidos los de las centrales eléctricas, es en forma de corriente alterna.

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