English B2 science and technology vocabulary, for Spanish speakers: research, devices, software, space, medicine, energy, engineering, and data. 250 words with Spanish translations, example sentences, and grammar notes in Spanish.
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| experimentB2 A scientific test done carefully to discover something or to check if an idea is true. Sinónimos: test,trial | el experimento | The experiment was carried out under strict laboratory conditions. El experimento se llevó a cabo en condiciones estrictas de laboratorio. |
| evidenceB2 Facts or signs that show something is true. Sinónimos: proof | las pruebas | There is strong evidence that the new vaccine works well. Hay pruebas sólidas de que la nueva vacuna funciona bien. |
| theoryB2 A set of ideas that explains why or how something happens. | la teoría | Einstein's theory changed the way we understand time and space. La teoría de Einstein cambió la manera en que entendemos el tiempo y el espacio. |
| hypothesisB2formal An idea that scientists test with experiments to see if it is true. | la hipótesis | The results of the study did not support our hypothesis. Los resultados del estudio no respaldaron nuestra hipótesis. |
| sampleB2 A small amount of something that shows what the whole thing is like. | la muestra | Each sample was analysed twice to avoid mistakes. Cada muestra se analizó dos veces para evitar errores. |
| laboratoryB2 A room where scientists do experiments and tests. Sinónimos: lab | el laboratorio | The new laboratory is equipped with the latest technology. El nuevo laboratorio está equipado con la tecnología más moderna. |
| researcherB2 A person who studies a subject carefully to discover new facts about it. Sinónimos: scientist,investigator | el investigador | Researchers have found a link between diet and memory. Los investigadores han encontrado una relación entre la dieta y la memoria. |
| scientistB2 A person who studies science and works with experiments and facts. | el científico | Scientists warn that sea levels are rising faster than expected. Los científicos advierten de que el nivel del mar está subiendo más rápido de lo esperado. |
| methodB2 A planned way of doing something, especially in science. Sinónimos: technique,way | el método | We used a simple method to measure the speed of the reaction. Usamos un método sencillo para medir la velocidad de la reacción. |
| discoveryB2 The act of finding something important that nobody knew about before. Sinónimos: finding | el descubrimiento | The discovery of penicillin saved millions of lives. El descubrimiento de la penicilina salvó millones de vidas. |
| findingB2formal A piece of information that is discovered as the result of research. Sinónimos: result,discovery | el hallazgo | The findings were published in an international science journal. Los hallazgos se publicaron en una revista científica internacional. |
| observationB2 The act of watching something carefully to learn from it. | la observación | Careful observation is essential in any scientific experiment. La observación cuidadosa es esencial en cualquier experimento científico. |
| analysisB2 The careful study of something to understand it or explain it. | el análisis | The analysis showed that the water contained toxic substances. El análisis mostró que el agua contenía sustancias tóxicas. |
| trialB2 A test of something new to see if it works and is safe. Sinónimos: test | el ensayo | The new drug is still in trials, so it is not available yet. El nuevo fármaco todavía está en fase de ensayos, así que aún no está disponible. |
| clinical trialB2 A scientific test of a new medicine on people to check that it is safe. | el ensayo clínico | The clinical trial involved more than a thousand volunteers. El ensayo clínico contó con más de mil voluntarios. |
| conclusionB2 The final decision or judgement after thinking about all the facts. | la conclusión | The team reached the conclusion that more data was needed. El equipo llegó a la conclusión de que hacían falta más datos. |
| journal (academic)B2formal A serious magazine where scientists publish their research articles. | la revista científica | Her article was accepted by one of the best medical journals. Su artículo fue aceptado por una de las mejores revistas médicas. |
| variableB2 Something that can change and that scientists control in an experiment. | la variable | In this experiment, temperature is the only variable we change. En este experimento, la temperatura es la única variable que cambiamos. |
| factorB2 One of the things that influences a result or situation. Sinónimos: element,cause | el factor | Age is an important factor in how quickly the body recovers. La edad es un factor importante en la rapidez con la que el cuerpo se recupera. |
| phenomenonB2formal Something that happens in nature or society, especially something studied by science. | el fenómeno | Lightning is a natural phenomenon that scientists understand quite well. El rayo es un fenómeno natural que los científicos entienden bastante bien. |
| control groupB2 The group in an experiment that does not receive the thing being tested. | el grupo de control | The control group was given a placebo instead of the real medicine. Al grupo de control se le dio un placebo en lugar del medicamento real. |
| participantB2 A person who takes part in a study, activity, or event. | el participante | All the participants were asked to sign a consent form. Se pidió a todos los participantes que firmaran un formulario de consentimiento. |
| ethicsB2formal Ideas about what is morally right and wrong in an activity. | la ética | The committee discussed the ethics of testing new drugs on animals. El comité debatió la ética de probar nuevos fármacos en animales. |
| fundingB2 Money given for a special purpose such as research. | la financiación | The project lost its funding after the first disappointing results. El proyecto perdió su financiación tras los primeros resultados decepcionantes. |
| limitationB2 A weak point that makes something less good or less complete. Sinónimos: weakness | la limitación | Every study has limitations that the authors should mention clearly. Todo estudio tiene limitaciones que los autores deberían mencionar con claridad. |
| probabilityB2 How likely it is that something will happen or be true. Sinónimos: chance,likelihood | la probabilidad | There is a high probability that the results are correct. Hay una alta probabilidad de que los resultados sean correctos. |
| techniqueB2 A special way of doing something that needs skill or knowledge. Sinónimos: method | la técnica | This technique allows doctors to detect the disease much earlier. Esta técnica permite a los médicos detectar la enfermedad mucho antes. |
| procedureB2formal The official or correct way of doing something, step by step. | el procedimiento | The safety procedure must be followed at all times in the lab. El procedimiento de seguridad debe seguirse en todo momento en el laboratorio. |
| advance (noun)B2 An improvement or new development in an area of knowledge. Sinónimos: development,improvement | el avance | Recent advances in medicine have doubled survival rates for some cancers. Los avances recientes en medicina han duplicado las tasas de supervivencia de algunos cánceres. |
| to proveB2 To show that something is definitely true using facts. Sinónimos: to demonstrate,to show | demostrar | The results prove that the old theory was wrong. Los resultados demuestran que la vieja teoría estaba equivocada. |
| to conductB2formal To organise and do something such as a study or an experiment. Sinónimos: to carry out,to do | llevar a cabo | The study was conducted over a period of five years. El estudio se llevó a cabo a lo largo de un periodo de cinco años. |
| to observeB2 To watch something carefully, especially to learn something. Sinónimos: to watch,to notice | observar | The team observed how the cells reacted to the new substance. El equipo observó cómo reaccionaban las células a la nueva sustancia. |
| to analyseB2 To study something carefully in order to understand it or explain it. Sinónimos: to examine,to study | analizar | The data was analysed using a special computer program. Los datos se analizaron con un programa informático especial. |
| to investigateB2 To try to find out the facts about something in a careful way. Sinónimos: to examine,to study | investigar | Scientists are investigating why the bees are disappearing so quickly. Los científicos están investigando por qué las abejas están desapareciendo tan rápido. |
| to testB2 To use or examine something to find out if it works correctly. Sinónimos: to try,to check | probar | The vaccine was tested on thousands of volunteers before being approved. La vacuna se probó en miles de voluntarios antes de ser aprobada. |
| to demonstrateB2formal To show clearly that something is true or how something works. Sinónimos: to show,to prove | demostrar | The experiment demonstrates that light behaves like a wave. El experimento demuestra que la luz se comporta como una onda. |
| to confirmB2 To show or say that something is definitely true. Sinónimos: to verify,to prove | confirmar | Further studies are needed to confirm these early results. Se necesitan más estudios para confirmar estos primeros resultados. |
| to concludeB2formal To decide that something is true after looking at all the information. | concluir | The authors concluded that the drug had no serious side effects. Los autores concluyeron que el fármaco no tenía efectos secundarios graves. |
| to publishB2 To print or make information available for people to read. | publicar | The results will be published once they have been checked by other experts. Los resultados se publicarán una vez que hayan sido revisados por otros expertos. |
| to identifyB2 To recognise something and say exactly what it is. Sinónimos: to recognise | identificar | Researchers have identified the gene responsible for the disease. Los investigadores han identificado el gen responsable de la enfermedad. |
| to classifyB2 To put things into groups according to their type. Sinónimos: to organise,to group | clasificar | Biologists classify living things into large groups called kingdoms. Los biólogos clasifican los seres vivos en grandes grupos llamados reinos. |
| to verifyB2formal To check that something is true or correct. Sinónimos: to check,to confirm | verificar | The figures were verified by an independent team of experts. Las cifras fueron verificadas por un equipo independiente de expertos. |
| to discoverB2 To find something that existed but was not known before. Sinónimos: to find | descubrir | Penicillin was discovered by accident in 1928. La penicilina fue descubierta por casualidad en 1928. |
| to estimateB2 To guess an amount or value using the information you have. Sinónimos: to calculate,to guess | estimar | Experts estimate that the planet has warmed by more than one degree. Los expertos estiman que el planeta se ha calentado más de un grado. |
| to monitorB2 To watch and check something carefully over a period of time. Sinónimos: to watch,to check | monitorizar | The volunteers were monitored for six months after taking the drug. Se hizo un seguimiento de los voluntarios durante seis meses después de tomar el fármaco. |
| scientificB2 Connected with science or using the methods of science. | científico | There is no scientific evidence to support this popular belief. No hay ninguna prueba científica que respalde esta creencia popular. |
| validB2 Based on good reasons or facts and therefore acceptable. | válido | The results are only valid if the sample is large enough. Los resultados solo son válidos si la muestra es lo bastante grande. |
| innovativeB2 Using new ideas or methods that did not exist before. Sinónimos: original,creative | innovador | The company has developed an innovative way to store solar energy. La empresa ha desarrollado una forma innovadora de almacenar energía solar. |
| theoreticalB2 Based on ideas rather than on practice or experiments. | teórico | The idea is still theoretical because nobody has tested it in practice. La idea sigue siendo teórica porque nadie la ha puesto a prueba en la práctica. |
| randomB2 Happening or chosen by chance, without any plan or pattern. | aleatorio | The participants were chosen at random from a much larger group. Los participantes fueron elegidos al azar de un grupo mucho mayor. |
| complexB2 Made of many connected parts and difficult to understand. Sinónimos: complicated | complejo | The human brain is far more complex than any computer ever built. El cerebro humano es mucho más complejo que cualquier ordenador jamás construido. |
| in theoryB2 Used to say what should happen if the ideas about it are correct. | en teoría | In theory, the machine can work for ten years without any repairs. En teoría, la máquina puede funcionar diez años sin ninguna reparación. |
| trial and errorB2 Trying different ways and learning from mistakes until something works. | el ensayo y error | The inventors found the right design through trial and error. Los inventores dieron con el diseño adecuado a base de ensayo y error. |
| margin of errorB2 The amount by which a measurement or result may not be exact. | el margen de error | The poll has a margin of error of three per cent. La encuesta tiene un margen de error del tres por ciento. |
| dataB2 Facts, numbers, or information collected and used to study something. Sinónimos: information,figures | los datos | The data was collected over ten years and is still being analysed. Los datos se recogieron durante diez años y todavía se están analizando. |
| statisticsB2 A collection of numbers that gives information about something. Sinónimos: figures,data | las estadísticas | The latest statistics show a clear fall in infection rates. Las últimas estadísticas muestran un claro descenso de las tasas de infección. |
| graphB2 A drawing that uses lines or bars to show how numbers change. Sinónimos: chart,diagram | el gráfico | The graph shows how global temperatures have risen since 1900. El gráfico muestra cómo han subido las temperaturas globales desde 1900. |
| percentageB2 An amount expressed as a part of a hundred. | el porcentaje | Only a small percentage of the samples contained harmful bacteria. Solo un pequeño porcentaje de las muestras contenía bacterias dañinas. |
| rateB2 A measurement of how often something happens or how fast it changes. Sinónimos: speed,level | la tasa | The success rate of the new operation is above ninety per cent. La tasa de éxito de la nueva operación está por encima del noventa por ciento. |
| equationB2 A mathematical statement showing that two amounts are equal. | la ecuación | Even a simple equation can describe a very complex movement. Incluso una ecuación sencilla puede describir un movimiento muy complejo. |
| formulaB2 Letters, numbers, or symbols that show a scientific rule or fact. | la fórmula | The chemical formula for water is H2O, as everyone learns at school. La fórmula química del agua es H2O, como todo el mundo aprende en el colegio. |
| trendB2 A general direction in which a situation is changing or developing. Sinónimos: tendency,pattern | la tendencia | There is a worrying upward trend in global energy consumption. Hay una preocupante tendencia al alza en el consumo mundial de energía. |
| unitB2 A standard amount used for measuring something. | la unidad | The metre is the basic unit of length in the scientific system. El metro es la unidad básica de longitud en el sistema científico. |
| satelliteB2 A machine sent into space that travels around the Earth. | el satélite | The satellite was launched into orbit to monitor weather patterns. El satélite fue lanzado a la órbita para monitorizar los patrones meteorológicos. |
| rocketB2 A vehicle shaped like a long tube that travels into space. | el cohete | The rocket will carry three astronauts to the space station next month. El cohete llevará a tres astronautas a la estación espacial el mes que viene. |
| astronautB2 A person who travels into space in a spacecraft. | el astronauta | The first astronaut who walked on the Moon became famous all over the world. El primer astronauta que caminó sobre la Luna se hizo famoso en todo el mundo. |
| telescopeB2 An instrument that makes distant objects such as stars look bigger. | el telescopio | Thanks to this telescope, astronomers can see galaxies that are millions of years old. Gracias a este telescopio, los astrónomos pueden ver galaxias que tienen millones de años. |
| galaxyB2 A very large group of stars held together in space. | la galaxia | Our galaxy contains more stars than anyone can count. Nuestra galaxia contiene más estrellas de las que nadie puede contar. |
| universeB2 All of space and everything that exists in it. Sinónimos: cosmos | el universo | Scientists believe the universe has been expanding since it began. Los científicos creen que el universo se ha estado expandiendo desde que empezó. |
| solar systemB2 The Sun and all the planets that move around it. | el sistema solar | Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Júpiter es el planeta más grande de nuestro sistema solar. |
| orbitB2 The curved path of an object moving around a planet or star. | la órbita | The satellite remains in orbit around the Earth for about fifteen years. El satélite permanece en órbita alrededor de la Tierra durante unos quince años. |
| to orbitB2 To move in a circle around a planet or star. | orbitar | Thousands of satellites orbit the Earth today. Miles de satélites orbitan la Tierra hoy en día. |
| missionB2 An important journey or task, especially one into space. | la misión | The mission was cancelled because of a technical problem. La misión fue cancelada por un problema técnico. |
| atmosphereB2 The layer of gases around the Earth or another planet. | la atmósfera | The Earth's atmosphere protects us from dangerous radiation. La atmósfera de la Tierra nos protege de la radiación peligrosa. |
| gravityB2 The force that pulls objects towards the Earth. | la gravedad | Objects fall to the ground because gravity pulls them towards the Earth. Los objetos caen al suelo porque la gravedad los atrae hacia la Tierra. |
| astronomerB2 A scientist who studies the stars, planets, and space. | el astrónomo | Astronomers have discovered thousands of planets outside our solar system. Los astrónomos han descubierto miles de planetas fuera de nuestro sistema solar. |
| radiationB2 A form of energy that can be dangerous in large amounts. | la radiación | Workers at the plant are protected from radiation by special clothing. Los trabajadores de la central están protegidos de la radiación por ropa especial. |
| atomB2 The smallest unit of a chemical element. | el átomo | Everything around us is made up of atoms too small to see. Todo lo que nos rodea está compuesto de átomos demasiado pequeños para verlos. |
| particleB2formal An extremely small piece of matter. | la partícula | These particles are so small that no normal microscope can show them. Estas partículas son tan pequeñas que ningún microscopio normal puede mostrarlas. |
| moleculeB2 The smallest unit of a substance, made of two or more atoms. | la molécula | A water molecule is formed when two hydrogen atoms join one oxygen atom. Una molécula de agua se forma cuando dos átomos de hidrógeno se unen a un átomo de oxígeno. |
| frequencyB2 The number of times a wave repeats itself each second. | la frecuencia | Radio stations broadcast at different frequencies so that they do not interfere with each other. Las emisoras de radio emiten en frecuencias diferentes para no interferir entre sí. |
| frictionB2 The force that slows objects when they rub against each other. | la fricción | Friction between the tyres and the road allows the car to stop safely. La fricción entre los neumáticos y la carretera permite que el coche se detenga con seguridad. |
| magneticB2 Having the power to attract metals such as iron. | magnético | The Earth has a magnetic field that protects it from particles coming from the Sun. La Tierra tiene un campo magnético que la protege de las partículas procedentes del Sol. |
| pressureB2 The force produced when something presses against something else. | la presión | As you go deeper under water, the pressure increases quickly. A medida que desciendes bajo el agua, la presión aumenta rápidamente. |
| massB2 The amount of matter that an object contains. | la masa | The mass of an object does not change when you take it to the Moon. La masa de un objeto no cambia cuando lo llevas a la Luna. |
| speed of lightB2 The speed at which light moves, the fastest speed possible. | la velocidad de la luz | Nothing in the universe can travel faster than the speed of light. Nada en el universo puede viajar más rápido que la velocidad de la luz. |
| energyB2 The power that makes things work, move, or live. Sinónimos: power | la energía | The Sun provides the energy that almost all living things depend on. El Sol proporciona la energía de la que dependen casi todos los seres vivos. |
| cellB2 The smallest living part of an animal or a plant. | la célula | The human body is made up of billions of cells that are constantly being replaced. El cuerpo humano está compuesto de miles de millones de células que se reemplazan constantemente. |
| geneB2 The part of a cell that controls which qualities parents pass to children. | el gen | This gene is passed from parents to children through generations. Este gen se transmite de padres a hijos a través de las generaciones. |
| DNAB2 The chemical in cells that carries genetic information. | el ADN | The scientists compared the DNA of the two animals to see how closely they were related. Los científicos compararon el ADN de los dos animales para ver cuán emparentados estaban. |
| geneticB2 Connected with the genes that parents pass to their children. | genético | Some diseases have a genetic origin, so they run in families. Algunas enfermedades tienen un origen genético, así que son hereditarias. |
| genetically modifiedB2 Changed by scientists so that a plant or animal has new qualities. | modificado genéticamente | Genetically modified crops are grown in many countries despite public concern. Los cultivos modificados genéticamente se cultivan en muchos países a pesar de la preocupación pública. |
| organismB2formal A living thing, especially a very small one. | el organismo | Even the simplest organisms can adapt to changes in their environment. Incluso los organismos más simples pueden adaptarse a los cambios de su entorno. |
| speciesB2 A group of animals or plants of the same type. | la especie | This species is found only in the mountains of northern Spain. Esta especie se encuentra únicamente en las montañas del norte de España. |
| evolutionB2 The slow change of living things over millions of years. | la evolución | Darwin's theory of evolution explains how species change over long periods of time. La teoría de la evolución de Darwin explica cómo cambian las especies a lo largo de largos periodos de tiempo. |
| to evolveB2 To change and develop slowly over a long time. | evolucionar | Birds are believed to have evolved from dinosaurs millions of years ago. Se cree que las aves evolucionaron a partir de los dinosaurios hace millones de años. |
| to adaptB2 To change your behaviour or body to suit a new situation. Sinónimos: to adjust | adaptarse | Animals that cannot adapt to a changing climate risk dying out. Los animales que no pueden adaptarse a un clima cambiante corren el riesgo de extinguirse. |
| bacteriaB2 Very small living things, some of which cause disease. | las bacterias | Some bacteria are becoming resistant to the antibiotics we use most often. Algunas bacterias se están volviendo resistentes a los antibióticos que más usamos. |
| habitatB2 The natural place where an animal or plant lives. | el hábitat | The natural habitat of these birds is being destroyed by farming. El hábitat natural de estas aves está siendo destruido por la agricultura. |
| ecosystemB2 All the living things in an area and how they affect each other. | el ecosistema | A small change in temperature can damage an entire ecosystem. Un pequeño cambio de temperatura puede dañar un ecosistema entero. |
| biodiversityB2formal The variety of plants and animals living in a place. | la biodiversidad | Protecting biodiversity has become one of the greatest challenges of our time. Proteger la biodiversidad se ha convertido en uno de los mayores retos de nuestro tiempo. |
| extinctB2 No longer existing as a living species. | extinto | Many species will become extinct unless we protect their habitats. Muchas especies se extinguirán a menos que protejamos sus hábitats. |
| mutationB2formal A change in the genes of a living thing. | la mutación | A single mutation in a gene can sometimes cause a serious disease. Una sola mutación en un gen puede causar a veces una enfermedad grave. |
| test tubeB2 A thin glass tube used in a laboratory for experiments. | el tubo de ensayo | The chemist heated the liquid in a test tube. El químico calentó el líquido en un tubo de ensayo. |
| immune systemB2 The parts of the body that fight illness and infection. | el sistema inmunitario | A healthy diet helps the immune system fight infections. Una dieta sana ayuda al sistema inmunitario a combatir las infecciones. |
| to reactB2 To change when mixed with another substance, or to respond to something. | reaccionar | The metal reacts with oxygen and turns brown. El metal reacciona con el oxígeno y se vuelve marrón. |
| to simulateB2 To use a model or computer to copy how something works in real life. | simular | The software simulates how the bridge behaves in strong wind. El software simula cómo se comporta el puente con viento fuerte. |
| stem cellB2 A basic cell that can grow into many different types of cell. | la célula madre | Stem cells can develop into almost any type of cell in the body. Las células madre pueden convertirse en casi cualquier tipo de célula del cuerpo. |
| life expectancyB2 The number of years that a person is expected to live. | la esperanza de vida | Life expectancy has risen sharply thanks to advances in medical research. La esperanza de vida ha aumentado notablemente gracias a los avances en la investigación médica. |
| food chainB2 The natural system in which each living thing eats another. | la cadena alimentaria | If small fish disappear, the whole food chain is affected. Si los peces pequeños desaparecen, toda la cadena alimentaria se ve afectada. |
| softwareB2 The programs that make a computer or phone work. Sinónimos: programs | el software | The company is developing software that translates speech in real time. La empresa está desarrollando software que traduce el habla en tiempo real. |
| hardwareB2 The physical parts of a computer, not the programs. | el hardware | You do not need to buy new hardware to run this program. No necesitas comprar hardware nuevo para ejecutar este programa. |
| artificial intelligenceB2 Computer systems that can do tasks that normally need human thinking. Sinónimos: AI | la inteligencia artificial | Artificial intelligence is already being used to detect diseases earlier than doctors can. La inteligencia artificial ya se está usando para detectar enfermedades antes de lo que pueden los médicos. |
| machine learningB2 A way for computers to learn from data instead of following fixed rules. | el aprendizaje automático | Machine learning allows computers to improve without being programmed for every task. El aprendizaje automático permite a los ordenadores mejorar sin ser programados para cada tarea. |
| algorithmB2 A set of steps that a computer follows to solve a problem. | el algoritmo | The algorithm decides which videos each user sees first. El algoritmo decide qué vídeos ve primero cada usuario. |
| robotB2 A machine that can do work by itself, often controlled by a computer. | el robot | Robots are increasingly used in factories where the work is repetitive or dangerous. Los robots se usan cada vez más en fábricas donde el trabajo es repetitivo o peligroso. |
| automationB2 The use of machines to do work that people did before. | la automatización | Automation has replaced many jobs that people used to do by hand. La automatización ha reemplazado muchos trabajos que la gente solía hacer a mano. |
| sensorB2 A small piece of equipment that notices light, heat, or movement. | el sensor | A sensor turns the lights off automatically when nobody is in the room. Un sensor apaga las luces automáticamente cuando no hay nadie en la habitación. |
| circuitB2 The complete path that electricity follows. | el circuito | If the circuit is broken at any point, the electricity stops flowing. Si el circuito se interrumpe en cualquier punto, la electricidad deja de fluir. |
| wirelessB2 Working without cables, using radio signals instead. | inalámbrico | The office uses a wireless connection, so there are no cables under the desks. La oficina usa una conexión inalámbrica, así que no hay cables debajo de las mesas. |
| digitalB2 Using computer technology that stores information as numbers. | digital | Most of our photos now exist only in digital form. La mayoría de nuestras fotos ahora existen solo en formato digital. |
| electronicB2 Using electricity and small parts such as chips to work. | electrónico | Electronic devices must be switched off during take-off and landing. Los dispositivos electrónicos deben apagarse durante el despegue y el aterrizaje. |
| virtual realityB2 Computer images and sounds that make you feel inside another world. Sinónimos: VR | la realidad virtual | With virtual reality, students can visit ancient Rome without leaving the classroom. Con la realidad virtual, los estudiantes pueden visitar la antigua Roma sin salir del aula. |
| cybersecurityB2 The protection of computers and information against attacks. | la ciberseguridad | Companies are investing millions in cybersecurity to protect their customers' data. Las empresas están invirtiendo millones en ciberseguridad para proteger los datos de sus clientes. |
| to storeB2 To keep information or things in a place until they are needed. Sinónimos: to keep,to save | almacenar | All the photos are stored automatically in the cloud, so you never lose them. Todas las fotos se almacenan automáticamente en la nube, así que nunca las pierdes. |
| developerB2 A person whose job is creating software or websites. Sinónimos: programmer | el desarrollador | The developers fixed the problem a few hours after it was reported. Los desarrolladores arreglaron el problema pocas horas después de que se notificara. |
| to encryptB2 To change information into a secret code so others cannot read it. | cifrar | All the messages are encrypted so that nobody else can read them. Todos los mensajes se cifran para que nadie más pueda leerlos. |
| to codeB2 To write instructions in a language that computers understand. Sinónimos: to program | programar | She learned to code by watching free videos online. Aprendió a programar viendo vídeos gratuitos en internet. |
| programmerB2 A person who writes computer programs. Sinónimos: developer,coder | el programador | The programmers worked all night to get the system working again. Los programadores trabajaron toda la noche para conseguir que el sistema volviera a funcionar. |
| bugB2 A mistake in a computer program that stops it working correctly. Sinónimos: fault,error | el fallo informático | The update fixed a serious bug that made the app close suddenly. La actualización corrigió un fallo grave que hacía que la aplicación se cerrara de repente. |
| serverB2 A powerful computer that stores information and sends it to other computers. | el servidor | The website went down because too many people connected to the server at once. La página web se cayó porque demasiada gente se conectó al servidor a la vez. |
| to installB2 To put a program onto a computer so that it can be used. | instalar | You should install the latest version before the old one stops working. Deberías instalar la última versión antes de que la antigua deje de funcionar. |
| operating systemB2 The main program that controls how a computer or phone works. | el sistema operativo | The phone still works, but its operating system is no longer updated. El teléfono todavía funciona, pero su sistema operativo ya no se actualiza. |
| cloud computingB2 Storing and using programs and files on the internet instead of your computer. | la computación en la nube | Thanks to cloud computing, you can open your files from any computer in the world. Gracias a la computación en la nube, puedes abrir tus archivos desde cualquier ordenador del mundo. |
| user-friendlyB2 Easy to use, even for people without technical knowledge. Sinónimos: simple,easy | fácil de usar | The new interface is much more user-friendly than the previous one. La nueva interfaz es mucho más fácil de usar que la anterior. |
| to hackB2 To enter a computer system without permission, often to steal information. | piratear | The bank's system was hacked, and thousands of passwords were stolen. El sistema del banco fue pirateado y miles de contraseñas fueron robadas. |
| computer scienceB2 The study of computers and how to program them. | la informática | She is studying computer science because she wants to work in artificial intelligence. Está estudiando informática porque quiere trabajar en inteligencia artificial. |
| to crash (computer)B2 To suddenly stop working, used about computers and programs. | bloquearse | My computer crashed and I lost the document I had been writing all morning. Mi ordenador se bloqueó y perdí el documento que había estado escribiendo toda la mañana. |
| to transmitB2formal To send out signals, sounds, or information from one place to another. Sinónimos: to send,to broadcast | transmitir | The signal is transmitted from the satellite to receivers on the ground. La señal se transmite desde el satélite a los receptores en tierra. |
| to generateB2 To produce something such as energy, heat, or ideas. Sinónimos: to produce,to create | generar | The turbines generate enough electricity for half the city. Las turbinas generan suficiente electricidad para la mitad de la ciudad. |
| to convertB2 To change something from one form into another. Sinónimos: to change,to turn | convertir | The panels convert sunlight into electricity that can be stored for later. Los paneles convierten la luz solar en electricidad que puede almacenarse para más tarde. |
| asteroidB2 A large rock that moves around the Sun in space. | el asteroide | Scientists are watching an asteroid that will pass close to the Earth next year. Los científicos están vigilando un asteroide que pasará cerca de la Tierra el año que viene. |
| black holeB2 An area in space with gravity so strong that even light cannot leave. | el agujero negro | Nothing, not even light, can escape from a black hole. Nada, ni siquiera la luz, puede escapar de un agujero negro. |
| light yearB2 The distance that light travels in one year. | el año luz | The nearest star is more than four light years away from us. La estrella más cercana está a más de cuatro años luz de nosotros. |
| electronB2 An extremely small part of an atom that carries electricity. | el electrón | Electricity is simply the movement of electrons through a material. La electricidad es simplemente el movimiento de electrones a través de un material. |
| nuclearB2 Using the energy that is released when atoms are split. | nuclear | Some countries are closing their nuclear power stations for safety reasons. Algunos países están cerrando sus centrales nucleares por motivos de seguridad. |
| velocityB2formal The speed of something moving in a particular direction. Sinónimos: speed | la velocidad | The rocket must reach a velocity of about eleven kilometres per second to leave the Earth. El cohete debe alcanzar una velocidad de unos once kilómetros por segundo para salir de la Tierra. |
| to accelerateB2 To move faster, or to make something move faster. Sinónimos: to speed up | acelerar | The particles are accelerated until they travel at almost the speed of light. Las partículas se aceleran hasta que viajan casi a la velocidad de la luz. |
| microscopeB2 An instrument that makes very small things look much bigger. | el microscopio | Under the microscope, a drop of water is full of tiny living things. Bajo el microscopio, una gota de agua está llena de diminutos seres vivos. |
| electric currentB2 The flow of electricity through a wire or material. | la corriente eléctrica | An electric current flows through the wire when you press the switch. Una corriente eléctrica fluye por el cable cuando pulsas el interruptor. |
| vaccinationB2 The act of giving people a substance that protects them from a disease. | la vacunación | Thanks to mass vaccination, the disease has almost disappeared in Europe. Gracias a la vacunación masiva, la enfermedad casi ha desaparecido en Europa. |
| immunityB2formal The body's ability to fight a disease and not become ill. | la inmunidad | The vaccine provides immunity that lasts for at least ten years. La vacuna proporciona una inmunidad que dura al menos diez años. |
| pandemicB2 A disease that spreads across many countries of the world. | la pandemia | During the pandemic, millions of people had to work from home. Durante la pandemia, millones de personas tuvieron que trabajar desde casa. |
| organB2 A part of the body, such as the heart, that does a special job. | el órgano | Thousands of lives are saved every year by people who donate their organs. Miles de vidas se salvan cada año gracias a personas que donan sus órganos. |
| hormoneB2 A chemical made by the body that controls how it grows and works. | la hormona | This hormone controls how much energy the body uses during the day. Esta hormona controla cuánta energía usa el cuerpo durante el día. |
| to cloneB2 To make an exact copy of a living thing from its cells. | clonar | Dolly the sheep was the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell. La oveja Dolly fue el primer mamífero clonado a partir de una célula adulta. |
| photosynthesisB2formal The process by which plants make food using light from the Sun. | la fotosíntesis | Through photosynthesis, plants turn sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into food. Mediante la fotosíntesis, las plantas convierten la luz solar, el agua y el dióxido de carbono en alimento. |
| oxygenB2 The gas in the air that living things need to breathe. | el oxígeno | At high altitude there is less oxygen in the air, so breathing becomes harder. A gran altitud hay menos oxígeno en el aire, así que respirar se vuelve más difícil. |
| carbon dioxideB2 The gas produced when we breathe out or when fuel is burned. | el dióxido de carbono | Cars and factories release huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Los coches y las fábricas liberan enormes cantidades de dióxido de carbono a la atmósfera. |
| renewableB2 Describing energy that never runs out, such as sun or wind power. | renovable | By 2035, most of the country's electricity will come from renewable sources. Para 2035, la mayor parte de la electricidad del país procederá de fuentes renovables. |
| solar panelB2 A flat piece of equipment that turns sunlight into electricity. | el panel solar | The solar panels on the roof produce more energy than the house needs. Los paneles solares del tejado producen más energía de la que necesita la casa. |
| wind turbineB2 A tall machine with blades that uses wind to make electricity. | el aerogenerador | Each wind turbine can supply electricity to around a thousand homes. Cada aerogenerador puede suministrar electricidad a alrededor de mil hogares. |
| fossil fuelB2 A fuel such as coal, oil, or gas formed underground over millions of years. | el combustible fósil | Burning fossil fuels is the main cause of global warming. Quemar combustibles fósiles es la causa principal del calentamiento global. |
| emissionB2formal Gas or other substances sent into the air, especially harmful ones. | la emisión | The new law requires companies to cut their emissions by half before 2030. La nueva ley obliga a las empresas a reducir sus emisiones a la mitad antes de 2030. |
| greenhouse gasB2 A gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and warms the planet. | el gas de efecto invernadero | Methane is a greenhouse gas far more powerful than carbon dioxide. El metano es un gas de efecto invernadero mucho más potente que el dióxido de carbono. |
| global warmingB2 The slow rise in the Earth's temperature caused by human activity. | el calentamiento global | If global warming continues at this rate, sea levels will rise dangerously. Si el calentamiento global continúa a este ritmo, el nivel del mar subirá peligrosamente. |
| climate changeB2 Long-term changes in the world's weather caused mainly by human activity. | el cambio climático | Climate change is already affecting how and where food is grown. El cambio climático ya está afectando a cómo y dónde se cultivan los alimentos. |
| carbon footprintB2 The amount of carbon dioxide that your activities produce. | la huella de carbono | Flying less is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Volar menos es una de las maneras más fáciles de reducir tu huella de carbono. |
| recyclingB2 Treating used objects so that the materials can be used again. | el reciclaje | Recycling saves energy as well as reducing the amount of rubbish we produce. El reciclaje ahorra energía, además de reducir la cantidad de basura que producimos. |
| power stationB2 A large building where electricity is produced. | la central eléctrica | The old coal power station is being replaced by a solar farm. La vieja central eléctrica de carbón está siendo sustituida por un parque solar. |
| electric vehicleB2 A car or other vehicle that runs on electricity instead of petrol. | el vehículo eléctrico | Electric vehicles are becoming cheaper as batteries improve. Los vehículos eléctricos se están abaratando a medida que mejoran las baterías. |
| energy-efficientB2 Using little energy to do its job, without wasting any. | de bajo consumo energético | Replacing old windows makes a house far more energy-efficient. Cambiar las ventanas viejas hace que una casa consuma mucha menos energía. |
| deforestationB2formal The cutting down of forests over a large area. | la deforestación | Deforestation destroys the habitats of thousands of species every year. La deforestación destruye los hábitats de miles de especies cada año. |
| conservationB2 The protection of nature, animals, and important places. | la conservación | Money from visitors pays for the conservation of the national park. El dinero de los visitantes financia la conservación del parque nacional. |
| sustainableB2 Able to continue for a long time without damaging the environment. Sinónimos: green | sostenible | We need to find more sustainable ways of producing food for a growing population. Necesitamos encontrar formas más sostenibles de producir alimentos para una población creciente. |
| pollutantB2formal A substance that makes air, water, or soil dirty and dangerous. | el contaminante | The factory was fined for releasing dangerous pollutants into the river. La fábrica fue multada por verter contaminantes peligrosos al río. |
| hydrogenB2 The lightest gas, used as a clean fuel and found in water. | el hidrógeno | Some buses in the city already run on hydrogen instead of diesel. Algunos autobuses de la ciudad ya funcionan con hidrógeno en lugar de diésel. |
| materialB2 A substance that things are made from, such as metal or plastic. Sinónimos: substance | el material | Scientists are testing a new material that repairs itself when it breaks. Los científicos están probando un material nuevo que se repara solo cuando se rompe. |
| steelB2 A strong metal made from iron, used in buildings and machines. | el acero | The bridge is made of steel that can resist extremely strong winds. El puente está hecho de acero que puede resistir vientos extremadamente fuertes. |
| plasticB2 A light artificial material that can be made into many shapes. | el plástico | Millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every year. Millones de toneladas de plástico acaban en el océano cada año. |
| structureB2 The way that the parts of something are built or organised. | la estructura | The structure of the building was designed to survive strong earthquakes. La estructura del edificio fue diseñada para resistir terremotos fuertes. |
| infrastructureB2formal The basic systems that a country needs, such as roads and power. | la infraestructura | The country needs to invest heavily in infrastructure such as roads and railways. El país necesita invertir mucho en infraestructuras como carreteras y ferrocarriles. |
| mechanismB2 A set of moving parts that work together in a machine. | el mecanismo | The clock still works thanks to a mechanism built more than two centuries ago. El reloj todavía funciona gracias a un mecanismo construido hace más de dos siglos. |
| componentB2formal One of the parts that a machine or system is made of. Sinónimos: part,piece | el componente | Each component is tested separately before the machine is put together. Cada componente se prueba por separado antes de montar la máquina. |
| engineB2 The part of a vehicle or machine that produces movement. Sinónimos: motor | el motor | The engine converts the energy in the fuel into movement. El motor convierte la energía del combustible en movimiento. |
| durableB2 Staying in good condition for a long time, even with much use. Sinónimos: strong,tough | duradero | The phone case is made from a durable material that absorbs shocks. La funda del teléfono está hecha de un material duradero que absorbe los golpes. |
| transparentB2 Clear enough to see through, like glass. Sinónimos: clear | transparente | The scientists created a material almost as transparent as glass but much stronger. Los científicos crearon un material casi tan transparente como el cristal pero mucho más resistente. |
| syntheticB2 Made by people from chemicals, not natural. Sinónimos: artificial,man-made | sintético | Synthetic materials are often cheaper, but natural ones feel better. Los materiales sintéticos suelen ser más baratos, pero los naturales dan mejor sensación. |
| nanotechnologyB2formal Science that works with extremely small things, at the size of atoms. | la nanotecnología | Nanotechnology works with materials thousands of times smaller than a human hair. La nanotecnología trabaja con materiales miles de veces más pequeños que un cabello humano. |
| measurementB2 The size or amount of something found by measuring it. | la medición | The measurements were repeated three times to make sure they were accurate. Las mediciones se repitieron tres veces para asegurarse de que eran precisas. |
| to measureB2 To find the exact size, amount, or level of something. | medir | The instrument measures changes in temperature as small as one thousandth of a degree. El instrumento mide cambios de temperatura de tan solo una milésima de grado. |
| accurateB2 Correct and exact, without mistakes. Sinónimos: exact,correct | preciso | The forecast is surprisingly accurate up to five days in advance. El pronóstico es sorprendentemente preciso hasta con cinco días de antelación. |
| preciseB2formal Exact and clear, with all the small details correct. Sinónimos: exact,accurate | exacto | The operation requires precise movements that only a robot can repeat perfectly. La operación requiere movimientos exactos que solo un robot puede repetir a la perfección. |
| to calculateB2 To find an answer or amount by using mathematics. Sinónimos: to work out | calcular | The computer can calculate in seconds what would take a person years. El ordenador puede calcular en segundos lo que a una persona le llevaría años. |
| proportionB2 A part or share of a total amount. Sinónimos: share,part | la proporción | A large proportion of the energy we use is still wasted. Una gran proporción de la energía que usamos todavía se desperdicia. |
| dimensionB2 A measurement of something in length, width, or height. | la dimensión | Write down the dimensions of the room before you order the furniture. Anota las dimensiones de la habitación antes de encargar los muebles. |
| depthB2 The distance from the top of something down to the bottom. | la profundidad | The robot can work at a depth of four thousand metres under the sea. El robot puede trabajar a una profundidad de cuatro mil metros bajo el mar. |
| scaleB2 The size or level of something, especially when it is large. | la escala | The damage caused by the storm was on a scale nobody had predicted. Los daños causados por la tormenta fueron de una magnitud que nadie había previsto. |
| on averageB2 Used to describe what is usual or typical when numbers are compared. | de media | On average, the new batteries last twice as long as the old ones. De media, las baterías nuevas duran el doble que las antiguas. |
| chemical reactionB2 A process in which substances change and become different substances. | la reacción química | The chemical reaction produces heat, which is used to warm the building. La reacción química produce calor, que se aprovecha para calentar el edificio. |
| to dissolveB2 To mix completely with a liquid and seem to disappear. | disolverse | Sugar dissolves much faster in hot water than in cold. El azúcar se disuelve mucho más rápido en agua caliente que en fría. |
| to evaporateB2 To change from a liquid into a gas, especially when heated. | evaporarse | When water evaporates, the salt is left behind at the bottom of the container. Cuando el agua se evapora, la sal queda en el fondo del recipiente. |
| to absorbB2 To take in liquid, heat, or energy little by little. Sinónimos: to take in | absorber | Dark surfaces absorb more heat than light ones, which is why they feel hotter. Las superficies oscuras absorben más calor que las claras, y por eso se notan más calientes. |
| to detectB2 To notice or find something that is not easy to see. Sinónimos: to find,to notice | detectar | The test can detect the disease years before the first symptoms appear. La prueba puede detectar la enfermedad años antes de que aparezcan los primeros síntomas. |
| to inventB2 To create or design something that did not exist before. Sinónimos: to create | inventar | The telephone was invented about one hundred and fifty years ago. El teléfono se inventó hace unos ciento cincuenta años. |
| to modifyB2formal To change something slightly to improve it. Sinónimos: to change,to adapt | modificar | The design was modified several times before the final version was approved. El diseño se modificó varias veces antes de que se aprobara la versión final. |
| to transformB2 To change something completely, usually making it better. Sinónimos: to change | transformar | The internet has completely transformed the way we communicate with each other. Internet ha transformado por completo la manera en que nos comunicamos entre nosotros. |
| to operateB2 To work or function, or to control a machine. Sinónimos: to work,to function | funcionar | The machine can operate for twenty-four hours without any human control. La máquina puede funcionar durante veinticuatro horas sin ningún control humano. |
| objective (adjective)B2formal Based only on facts, not influenced by personal feelings. | objetivo | Scientists must remain objective and ignore their personal opinions. Los científicos deben mantenerse objetivos e ignorar sus opiniones personales. |
| sophisticatedB2 Advanced and complicated in the way it works. Sinónimos: advanced,complex | sofisticado | Modern weather models are sophisticated enough to predict storms a week ahead. Los modelos meteorológicos modernos son lo bastante sofisticados como para predecir tormentas con una semana de antelación. |
| state-of-the-artB2 Using the newest and most advanced methods or technology. Sinónimos: advanced,modern | de última generación | The hospital has just opened a state-of-the-art operating theatre. El hospital acaba de inaugurar un quirófano de última generación. |
| outdatedB2 Old and no longer useful because better things now exist. Sinónimos: old-fashioned | anticuado | The equipment in the school lab is outdated and needs replacing. El equipamiento del laboratorio del colegio está anticuado y necesita ser sustituido. |
| portableB2 Light and easy to carry or move. Sinónimos: mobile,light | portátil | The scanner is light and portable, so nurses can carry it from room to room. El escáner es ligero y portátil, así que las enfermeras pueden llevarlo de habitación en habitación. |
| high-techB2 Using the most modern machines and methods. Sinónimos: advanced,modern | de alta tecnología | The city has become a centre for high-tech companies from all over the world. La ciudad se ha convertido en un centro para empresas de alta tecnología de todo el mundo. |
| peer reviewB2formal The checking of scientific work by other experts before it is published. | la revisión por pares | Every serious article goes through peer review before it is published. Todo artículo serio pasa por una revisión por pares antes de publicarse. |
| case studyB2formal A detailed study of one person, group, or situation over time. | el estudio de caso | The book includes a detailed case study of how one hospital reduced infections. El libro incluye un estudio de caso detallado sobre cómo un hospital redujo las infecciones. |
| in practiceB2 Used to say what really happens rather than what should happen. | en la práctica | The idea sounds simple, but in practice it is difficult to apply. La idea parece sencilla, pero en la práctica es difícil de aplicar. |
| cause and effectB2 The relationship between something that happens and the thing that makes it happen. | la causa y el efecto | It is hard to prove cause and effect between diet and disease. Es difícil demostrar la relación de causa y efecto entre la dieta y la enfermedad. |
| to compressB2 To press something into a smaller space, or make a file smaller. Sinónimos: to squeeze | comprimir | The files are compressed before they are sent to the server. Los archivos se comprimen antes de enviarse al servidor. |
| to filterB2 To remove unwanted substances from a liquid, gas, or information. | filtrar | The water is filtered twice before it reaches our homes. El agua se filtra dos veces antes de llegar a nuestros hogares. |
| to overheatB2 To become too hot, especially a machine or an engine. | sobrecalentarse | The laptop shuts down automatically if the battery overheats. El portátil se apaga automáticamente si la batería se sobrecalienta. |
| to malfunctionB2formal To stop working correctly, used about machines and systems. Sinónimos: to fail | funcionar mal | The probe's cameras malfunctioned shortly after the launch. Las cámaras de la sonda funcionaron mal poco después del lanzamiento. |
| to degradeB2formal To slowly break down or become worse in quality. | degradarse | Plastic degrades very slowly, so it stays in the ocean for centuries. El plástico se degrada muy despacio, así que permanece en el océano durante siglos. |
| to leakB2 To let liquid or gas escape through a hole by accident. | tener una fuga | If the pipe leaks, the gas detector sets off an alarm. Si la tubería tiene una fuga, el detector de gas hace sonar una alarma. |
| to erodeB2formal To slowly wear away land or material, usually by water or wind. | erosionar | The coastline is being eroded by rising sea levels. La costa está siendo erosionada por la subida del nivel del mar. |
| to contaminateB2formal To make something dirty or dangerous by adding harmful substances. Sinónimos: to pollute | contaminar | The river was contaminated by chemicals from a nearby factory. El río fue contaminado por productos químicos de una fábrica cercana. |
| to recycleB2 To treat used materials so that they can be used again. | reciclar | Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. El vidrio puede reciclarse una y otra vez sin perder calidad. |
| to insulateB2 To cover something so that heat, sound, or electricity cannot pass through. | aislar | The cables are insulated with plastic to prevent electric shocks. Los cables están aislados con plástico para evitar descargas eléctricas. |
| to emitB2formal To send out gas, heat, light, or sound into the air. | emitir | The engine emits far less carbon dioxide than older models. El motor emite mucho menos dióxido de carbono que los modelos antiguos. |
| to upgradeB2 To improve a machine or program by adding newer, better parts. Sinónimos: to improve | actualizar | The system needs to be upgraded before it can run the new software. El sistema necesita actualizarse antes de poder ejecutar el nuevo software. |
| to automateB2 To make a machine or computer do a job instead of people. | automatizar | Many factories have automated the tasks that workers used to do by hand. Muchas fábricas han automatizado las tareas que los trabajadores solían hacer a mano. |
| to activateB2 To make a machine or system start working. Sinónimos: to start,to turn on | activar | The alarm is activated automatically when the sensor detects smoke. La alarma se activa automáticamente cuando el sensor detecta humo. |
| toxicB2 Poisonous and dangerous to people, animals, or the environment. Sinónimos: poisonous | tóxico | The fumes from the fire were highly toxic, so the area was evacuated. Los humos del incendio eran muy tóxicos, así que la zona fue evacuada. |
| flammableB2 Able to catch fire easily and burn quickly. | inflamable | Hydrogen is highly flammable, so it must be stored with great care. El hidrógeno es muy inflamable, así que debe almacenarse con mucho cuidado. |
| rechargeableB2 Able to be filled with electricity and used again. | recargable | The kit comes with rechargeable batteries that charge in under an hour. El kit viene con pilas recargables que se cargan en menos de una hora. |
| automaticB2 Working by itself without a person controlling it. | automático | The doors are automatic, so they open as soon as you approach. Las puertas son automáticas, así que se abren en cuanto te acercas. |
| artificialB2 Made by people rather than existing naturally. Sinónimos: man-made,synthetic | artificial | The researchers grew artificial skin that heals like real tissue. Los investigadores cultivaron piel artificial que se cura como el tejido real. |
| experimentalB2formal Still being tested and not yet proved to work. | experimental | The treatment is still experimental and has not been approved for general use. El tratamiento todavía es experimental y no ha sido aprobado para uso general. |
| self-drivingB2 Able to drive itself without a human driver, using computers. | autónomo | Self-driving cars must react faster than any human driver. Los coches autónomos deben reaccionar más rápido que cualquier conductor humano. |
| biodegradableB2 Able to decay naturally without damaging the environment. | biodegradable | The company has replaced plastic bags with biodegradable ones made from plants. La empresa ha sustituido las bolsas de plástico por otras biodegradables hechas de plantas. |
| resistantB2 Not damaged or affected by something. Sinónimos: strong,tough | resistente | The new coating makes the metal resistant to rust and extreme heat. El nuevo recubrimiento hace que el metal sea resistente al óxido y al calor extremo. |
| microscopicB2 So small that it can only be seen with a microscope. Sinónimos: tiny | microscópico | The device removes microscopic particles that ordinary equipment cannot catch. El dispositivo elimina partículas microscópicas que los equipos normales no pueden atrapar. |
| interactiveB2 Allowing people and computers to communicate and react to each other. | interactivo | The museum has interactive screens where visitors can try the experiments themselves. El museo tiene pantallas interactivas donde los visitantes pueden probar los experimentos ellos mismos. |
| remotelyB2 From far away, without being physically present. | a distancia | Engineers can control the robot remotely from the other side of the world. Los ingenieros pueden controlar el robot a distancia desde la otra punta del mundo. |
| manuallyB2 Done with the hands rather than by a machine. | manualmente | If the system fails, the doors can be opened manually. Si el sistema falla, las puertas pueden abrirse manualmente. |
| instantlyB2 Immediately, without any delay. Sinónimos: immediately | al instante | The results are shared instantly with laboratories all over the world. Los resultados se comparten al instante con laboratorios de todo el mundo. |
| in real timeB2 Happening or shown immediately, as events take place. | en tiempo real | The app shows you the position of every bus in real time. La aplicación te muestra la posición de cada autobús en tiempo real. |
| up to dateB2 Including the newest information or the most recent improvements. | actualizado | Keep your software up to date to protect your data from attacks. Mantén tu software actualizado para proteger tus datos de los ataques. |
| step by stepB2 Doing one thing after another in a careful order. | paso a paso | The manual explains step by step how to install the equipment. El manual explica paso a paso cómo instalar el equipo. |
| on standbyB2 Ready to be used immediately if needed. | en espera | The backup generator is always on standby in case the power fails. El generador de emergencia está siempre en espera por si falla la corriente. |
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