Androides (en. Androids)

/anˈdɾoi.ðes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Robot that has a human appearance.
Androids in science fiction movies often have emotions.
Los androides en las películas de ciencia ficción suelen tener emociones.
Electronic device with artificial intelligence.
Androids are increasingly common in the industry.
Los androides son cada vez más comunes en la industria.
adjective
Related to an android.
Android technology has advanced significantly in recent years.
La tecnología androides ha avanzado mucho en los últimos años.
That resembles an android.
Its behavior was so android-like that it seemed real.
Su comportamiento era tan androides que parecía real.

Etymology

From the Greek 'anēr', 'andrós', meaning man, and the suffix '-oid', meaning similar to.

Common Phrases and Expressions

service androids
Robots designed to assist with specific tasks.
androides de servicio
companion androids
Robots that provide companionship to people.
androides de compañía
androids in pop culture
Representation of androids in movies, books, and video games.
androides en la cultura pop

Related Words

robot
Programmable machine that can perform automatic tasks.
robot
artificial intelligence
Simulation of human intelligence processes by computational systems.
inteligencia artificial
technology
Knowledge and use of tools, techniques, and systems.
tecnología

Slang Meanings

Colloquial terms to refer to androids in popular culture.
In some circles, androids are called 'droids'.
En algunos círculos, se les llama 'droides' a los androides.
Reference to people who are very mechanical in their behavior.
Don't be so android-like, show your emotions.
No seas tan androide, muestra tus emociones.