Bits (en. Bits)

/bits/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Fragments or small parts.
Bits are fundamental in computing.
Los bits son fundamentales en la computación.
Minimum unit of digital information.
A byte is made up of 8 bits.
Un byte está compuesto por 8 bits.
Pieces of data in a processing context.
The software processes the bits to generate an output.
El software procesa los bits para generar una salida.

Etymology

From the English 'bit', which is a contraction of 'binary digit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bits and pieces
Small parts or fragments of something.
bits and pieces
bit by bit
Progressively or gradually.
bit by bit
a bit much
Excessive or too much.
a bit much

Related Words

byte
Information unit composed of 8 bits.
byte
digital
Referring to data represented in the form of digits.
digital
information
Set of processed data.
información

Slang Meanings

Small news or interesting details.
I heard some bits about the new project.
Escuché unos bits sobre el nuevo proyecto.
Insignificant or trivial things.
I'm not interested in those bits you're telling me.
No me interesan esos bits que cuentas.