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A2 · Communication & media (2)
A2 · Comunicación y medios (2)
prometer
to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something, or that something will definitely happen
The sales associate promised that our new mattress would arrive by noon on Saturday
El vendedor prometió que nuestro nuevo colchón llegaría el sábado antes del mediodía.
A warranty is a promise the manufacturer makes to the consumer
SinónimosassurancepledgeguaranteevowcommitmentwordundertakingAntónimosdenialbreachbreakviolationred, red informática
a system of computers and other devices that are linked together so they can share data and resources
All printers in the building are connected to the office network.
Todas las impresoras del edificio están conectadas a la red de la oficina.
The network went down for an hour, so nobody could access shared files.
SinónimossystemwebgridinfrastructureorganizationgroupconnectionsAntónimosisolationseparationindividualsolitudemencionar
to write or speak about something/somebody, especially without giving much information
You should mention in the letter that we can arrange for mailing the brochures as well as printing them
Deberías mencionar en la carta que podemos organizar el envío de los folletos, así como su impresión.
Sinónimosstateindicaterefer topoint outnoteallude toAntónimosignoreoverlookomitdisregardperfil
a description of somebody/something that gives useful information
The recruiter told him that, unfortunately, he did not fit the job profile
El reclutador le dijo que, desafortunadamente, no encajaba en el perfil del puesto.
As jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate
SinónimosoutlinesketchshapefigurerepresentationsummarybackgroundimageAntónimosinsignificanceobscurityunimportanceregistro
a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
You should keep a record of your expenses
Deberías llevar un registro de tus gastos
Ms. Han typed a written request for her medical records
SinónimoslogdocumentaccountfileregisterarchiveAntónimosforgetignoreomitneglectperiodista
a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites
Journalists write stories for newspapers.
Los periodistas escriben historias para los periódicos.
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes(= about sex).
SinónimosreportercorrespondentnewspapermannewswomancolumnistcommentatorAntónimosnone (There isn't a direct antonym. Possible opposites relate to spreading misinformation or censorshipbut these aren't direct antonyms.)grabación
sound or pictures that have been recorded on computer files or on CD, DVD, video, etc.
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra
una grabación de música inglesa para clarinete y orquesta
a video recording of the wedding
SinónimostapedisctrackcutrenditionperformancevideoaudioAntónimosliveunrecordedperformanceinstrucción
detailed information on how to do or use something
The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
La planta viene con instrucciones completas sobre cómo cuidarla.
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully.
SinónimosdirectionguidancecommandorderbriefingteachingeducationAntónimosmisinformationambiguityconfusionmisdirectionmedios
the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet
He became a media star for his part in the protests.
Se convirtió en una estrella de los medios por su participación en las protestas.
the news/broadcasting/national media
SinónimospressnewsjournalismcommunicationsbroadcastingAntónimossilenceprivacysecrecyimprimir
to produce letters, pictures, etc. on paper using a machine that puts ink (= coloured liquid) on the surface
Click on the icon when you want to print.
Haz clic en el icono cuando quieras imprimir.
Each card is printed with a different message.
SinónimoscopyduplicatereproducepublishAntónimoserasedeleteremovecorreo
the official system used for sending and delivering letters, packages, etc.
I'll send the documents to you by mail tomorrow.
Mañana te enviaré los documentos por correo.
Sinónimospostletterscorrespondencee-mailAntónimosnone (context dependentbut no direct antonym for mail itself)face-to-face communicationin-personmóvil, para móviles
connected with mobile phones, tablets, etc.
You can check your bank account using the mobile app on your phone.
Puedes consultar tu cuenta bancaria con la aplicación móvil de tu teléfono.
SinónimosportablemovabletravelingambulatorymotilerovingAntónimosimmobilestationaryfixedimmovablestaticimpresora
a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
We use a printer to print documents.
Usamos una impresora para imprimir documentos.
Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice.
Sinónimosprinting deviceoutput devicehard copy deviceAntónimosscannerpublicar
to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.
La mayoría de nuestros títulos también se publican en CD-ROM.
The first edition was published in 2007.
Sinónimosreleaseissuecirculatedistributeprintbring outAntónimossuppresswithdrawcensorhideintroducción, prólogo
the first part of a book or speech that gives a general idea of what is to follow
The introduction explains what the book is about and why it was written.
La introducción explica de qué trata el libro y por qué se escribió.
SinónimosprefacepreludeopeningcommencementinitiationpresentationlaunchAntónimosconclusionendingepilogueterminationcompletionclosure
