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context

/ˈkɒntɛkst/ /ˈkɑːntɛkst/

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noun

Contexto, entorno, circunstancias

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

Examples :

"In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped."

¿En qué contexto ocurrió tu ataque contra él? - Teníamos una relación bastante tensa en ese momento, y cuando me insultó, reaccioné mal.

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noun

Contexto

The text in which a word or passage appears and which helps ascertain its meaning.

Examples :

"The word "home" in the sentence "I'm going home now" takes on a different context if it's said by a student than if it's said by a traveling salesman. "

La palabra "casa" en la frase "Voy a casa ahora" adquiere un contexto diferente si la dice un estudiante que si la dice un vendedor ambulante.

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noun

Contexto, entorno

The surroundings and environment in which an artifact is found and which may provide important clues about the artifact's function and/or cultural meaning.

Examples :

"The archaeologist studied the context of the ancient pottery shards, looking for clues about the people who lived there. "

El arqueólogo estudió el contexto de los fragmentos de cerámica antigua, buscando pistas sobre las personas que vivían allí.

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noun

La carne, la pulpa

The trama or flesh of a mushroom.

Examples :

"The chef carefully examined the mushroom's context before slicing it. "

El chef examinó cuidadosamente la carne del hongo antes de cortarlo en rodajas.

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noun

Contexto

For a formula: a finite set of variables, which set contains all the free variables in the given formula.

Examples :

"The context for the math problem includes the variables 'x' and 'y'. "

El contexto del problema de matemáticas incluye las variables 'x' e 'y'.

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verb

Unir, enlazar

To knit or bind together; to unite closely.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture contextualized the historical events, knitting together the past and present. "

La conferencia del profesor contextualizó los eventos históricos, uniendo el pasado y el presente.

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adjective

Unido, apretado

Knit or woven together; close; firm.

Examples :

"The family's support network was a context fabric of love and understanding. "

La red de apoyo de la familia era un tejido unido de amor y comprensión.

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