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    Dispositivo (en. Device)

    /dis·po·si·ti·vo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Artifact designed to perform a specific task.
    The security device was activated upon detecting movement.
    El dispositivo de seguridad se activó al detectar movimiento.
    Set of norms and rules that regulate a situation.
    The legal device seeks to protect the rights of citizens.
    El dispositivo legal busca proteger los derechos de los ciudadanos.
    Part of a more complex system that enables its functioning.
    The operational device of the system is fundamental to its performance.
    El dispositivo de operación del sistema es fundamental para su rendimiento.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dispositivus' meaning 'that disposes'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mobile device
    It refers to a phone or tablet that is portable and can be used anywhere.
    dispositivo móvil
    security device
    A device or system designed to protect something or someone.
    dispositivo de seguridad
    storage device
    A device that allows data to be stored, such as a hard drive or a USB memory.
    dispositivo de almacenamiento

    Related Words

    apparatus
    Study of devices and apparatus.
    aparatología
    tool
    Instrument designed to perform a specific task.
    herramienta
    equipment
    Set of elements that work together for a purpose.
    equipo

    Slang Meanings

    Mobile device
    My device has no signal in this area.
    Mi dispositivo no tiene señal en esta área.
    Technical disorder
    Your device is failing, you should fix it.
    Tu dispositivo está fallando, deberías arreglarlo.