noun🔗ShareDispositivos, aparatosAny piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one."There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener."Hay una serie de dispositivos domésticos en una cocina, como un lavavajillas, un triturador de basura o un abrelatas eléctrico.technologydeviceelectronicsmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDispositivos, aparatosA peripheral device; an item of hardware."My dad has too many electronic devices: a tablet, two phones, and a smartwatch. "Mi padre tiene demasiados dispositivos electrónicos: una tableta, dos teléfonos y un reloj inteligente.technologyelectronicscomputingmachinedeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArdid, estratagema, artificioA project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice."The student's elaborate story about the dog eating his homework was clearly a device to avoid getting a bad grade. "La elaborada historia del estudiante sobre el perro que se comió su tarea fue claramente un ardid para evitar obtener una mala calificación.plandeviceactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArtefacto explosivo improvisado, bomba caseraAn improvised explosive device, home-made bomb"The bomb squad deactivated the suspicious devices found near the school. "El equipo de desactivación de explosivos desactivó los artefactos explosivos sospechosos encontrados cerca de la escuela.militaryweapondevicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRecurso, técnicaA technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience; a rhetorical device."The politician used several rhetorical devices, such as repetition and emotional appeals, to persuade the voters. "El político utilizó varios recursos retóricos, como la repetición y los llamamientos emocionales, para persuadir a los votantes.languageliteraturewritingcommunicationdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDivisa, emblema, marca distintivaA motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs from a badge or cognizance primarily because as it is a personal distinction, and not a badge borne by members of the same house successively."Sir Reginald adopted the griffin rampant as his personal device, a symbol seen only on his belongings and chosen specifically to distinguish him, and not inherited like the family crest. "Sir Reginald adoptó el grifo rampante como su divisa personal, un símbolo que solo se veía en sus pertenencias y que fue elegido específicamente para distinguirlo, y no heredado como el escudo familiar.heraldrymarksignstyletraditionhistoryroyaltitlefamilycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDispositivos, aparatosPower of devising; invention; contrivance."The engineer's devices for improving the factory's efficiency were ingenious. "Los dispositivos del ingeniero para mejorar la eficiencia de la fábrica fueron ingeniosos.technologytechnicalmachinedeviceutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarca registrada, logotipoAn image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark."The cereal company uses cartoon animals as devices to make their product recognizable. "La empresa de cereales utiliza animales de dibujos animados como logotipo para que su producto sea reconocible.markbusinessservicesignlawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEmblema, símboloAn image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience."The official crest with the lion and key are the university's devices, ensuring only authorized documents bear its mark. "El emblema oficial con el león y la llave son los símbolos de la universidad, lo que garantiza que solo los documentos autorizados lleven su marca.marksignpropertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspectáculo, exhibiciónA spectacle or show."The fireworks display was a series of dazzling devices that lit up the night sky. "La exhibición de fuegos artificiales fue una serie de espectáculos deslumbrantes que iluminaron el cielo nocturno.entertainmentstagecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOpinión, decisiónOpinion; decision."After carefully considering all the angles, the committee shared their devices about the new school policy. "Después de considerar cuidadosamente todos los ángulos, el comité compartió sus opiniones sobre la nueva política escolar.mindphilosophyattitudepointwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading