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B1 · Science & technology
B1 · Ciencia y tecnología
software, programa informático
the programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do
The company bought new accounting software to replace its old spreadsheets.
La empresa compró un nuevo software de contabilidad para reemplazar sus antiguas hojas de cálculo.
Our team develops software for hospitals and clinics.
SinónimosprogramsapplicationscodesystemfirmwareAntónimoshardwaremuestra
a small amount of something, or a number of people or things, taken from a larger whole and tested or examined to give information about it
A sample of the population taking the new medicine was surveyed to determine whether it caused side effects
Se encuestó a una muestra de la población que tomaba el nuevo medicamento para determinar si causaba efectos secundarios.
The pharmacist gave Myra a few free samples of the allergy medication
SinónimosspecimenexampleinstancemodeltasterexcerptsegmentportionAntónimoswholeentiretytotalcompletetécnico
connected with the practical use of machines, methods, etc. in science and industry
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject)
dibujo técnico (= especialmente enseñado como materia escolar)
We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
SinónimosspecializedscientifictechnologicalmechanicalpreciseAntónimosnontechnicalgeneralbasicunskilledartistictécnica
a particular way of doing something, especially one in which you have to learn special skills
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.
El artista combina diferentes técnicas en la misma pintura.
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students.
SinónimosmethodapproachprocedureskillartcraftstylemannerAntónimosinabilityineptitudeclumsinessignorancelack of skillproducto químico, sustancia química
a substance obtained by or used in a chemical process
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals.
Se insta a los agricultores a reducir el uso de productos químicos.
The boat sank beneath the waves.
SinónimoscompoundelementingredientsubstanceAntónimosnaturalorganicsólido
hard; not in the form of a liquid or gas
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid.
Hacía tanto frío que el arroyo se había congelado por completo.
The boat bumped against a solid object.
SinónimosfirmharddensecompactsturdysubstantialreliableAntónimosliquidfluidsoftunstableweakhollowinsubstantialteoría
a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists
Can you explain Darwin's theory of evolution?
¿Puedes explicar la teoría de la evolución de Darwin?
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories.
SinónimoshypothesisprincipleconceptideanotionspeculationpremiseAntónimosfactcertaintytruthrealityreflejar
to show the image of somebody/something on the surface of something such as a mirror, water or glass
His face was reflected in the mirror.
Su rostro se reflejaba en el espejo.
She could see herself reflected in his eyes.
SinónimosmirrorshowdisplayreproducerepresentindicatedemonstrateembodyAntónimosabsorbhideconcealdisregardignoreingeniería
the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
El puente es un triunfo de la ingeniería moderna.
Let's go for a drive.
SinónimostechnologyapplicationdesignconstructioncraftscienceAntónimosdestructionineptitudefailureignoranceexplotar
to burst (= break apart) or make something burst loudly and violently, causing damage
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions.
Los expertos en desactivación de bombas explotaron el dispositivo bajo condiciones controladas.
The firework exploded in his hand.
Sinónimosdetonatebursteruptdischargeblow upAntónimosimplodedeflatecompressquellsuppresssustancia
a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
banned/illegal substances (= drugs)
sustancias prohibidas/ilegales (= drogas)
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance
SinónimosmaterialmatterelementcomponentstuffessenceAntónimosnothingnessvoidemptinessabsenceanalizar
to examine the nature or structure of something, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it
He tried to analyse his feelings.
Él trató de analizar sus sentimientos.
The job involves gathering and analysing data.
SinónimosexamineinvestigatestudyscrutinizeevaluateassessinterpretdeconstructAntónimossynthesizeunitecombinegeneralizeignoreoverlookanálisis
the detailed study or examination of something in order to understand more about it; the result of the study
The analysis of the data revealed a surprising trend.
El análisis de los datos reveló una tendencia sorprendente.
SinónimosbreakdownexaminationinvestigationstudyevaluationAntónimossynthesiscombinationwholeignoranceexplosión
the sudden violent bursting and loud noise of something such as a bomb exploding; the act of deliberately causing something to explode
The explosion shattered all the windows.
La explosión rompió todas las ventanas.
SinónimosblasteruptiondetonationoutburstAntónimosimplosioncontractionquietcalm
