Chip (en. Chip)

/tʃɪp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small fragment of a material, especially wood or plastic.
I found a wooden chip in the garden.
Me encontré un chip de madera en el jardín.
Small piece of paper or cardboard, especially if it has a specific value in games.
At the poker table, each chip represents an amount of money.
En la mesa de póker, cada chip representa una cantidad de dinero.
Integrated electronic device that performs specific functions.
The chip in my phone got hot during heavy use.
El chip de mi teléfono se calentó durante el uso intensivo.
A type of fried snack, usually made from potato.
I really like potato chips as a snack.
Me gustan mucho las chips de patata como snack.

Etymology

The origin of the term 'chip' is found in English, which means 'chip' or 'fragment.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

casino chip
Tokens used in gambling games.
chip de casino
chip in gaming
A bet or a value in a gaming context.
chip en el juego
computer chip
An electronic component that performs calculations.
chip de computadora

Related Words

token
A small object used in board games, similar to a chip.
ficha
microchip
A small integrated circuit that contains data and can perform specific functions.
microchip
popcorn
Crispy corn pieces, often referred to in the context of snacks.
crispetas

Slang Meanings

Money or tokens in the context of gambling.
I am trying to accumulate more chips for the poker game.
Estoy tratando de acumular más chips para la partida de póker.
Small error or problem, especially in computers.
My computer has a chip that causes it to freeze sometimes.
Mi computadora tiene un chip que causa que se congele a veces.