Livro English File - Intermediário - Lição 9B

a device used to connect two pieces of equipment that do not connect to each other on their own

adaptador, conversor

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

carregador

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

teclado

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

pen drive, disco USB

a small, handheld device that we move across a flat surface to move the cursor on a computer screen

mouse, mouse de computador

an device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

plugue, conector

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

impressora

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

controle remoto, mando de distância

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

o roteador

a place where we can plug in devices to connect them to the electricity

tomada, soquete

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

alto-falante, caixa de som

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

interruptor, switch

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

USB, pen drive

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

cabo

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

desligar, parar

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

deletar, remover

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

atualizar, modernizar

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

aumentar, elevar

to add a piece of software to a computer system

instalar, configurar

to disconnect an electronic device from an electricity source

desconectar, desligar

to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

ajustar, configurar

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes less sound, heat, etc.

diminuir, reduzir

to connect something to an electrical port

ligar, conectar

to make something start working usually by flipping a switch

ligar, ativar