Droide (en. Droid)

/ˈdɾojðe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An artificial being, generally humanoid in appearance, designed to imitate or perform human functions.
The maintenance droid is responsible for cleaning the work area.
El droide de mantenimiento se encarga de limpiar el área de trabajo.
In the realm of science fiction, a droid may possess consciousness or personality.
R2-D2 is one of the most famous droids in the Star Wars universe.
R2-D2 es uno de los droides más famosos en el universo de Star Wars.
Machine that can operate autonomously or remotely.
Military droids are used in reconnaissance missions.
Los droides militares son utilizados en misiones de reconocimiento.

Etymology

Derived from the English 'droid', short for 'android', used in science fiction narratives.

Common Phrases and Expressions

combat droid
Machine designed for warfare.
droide de combate
service droid
Robot that assists with household or caregiving tasks.
droide de servicio
programmable droid
Droid that can be configured for different tasks.
droide programable

Related Words

robot
Machine capable of carrying out a series of actions automatically.
robot
android
Robot designed to resemble and act like a human being.
android
cybernetic
Relating to cybernetics, which studies control and communication in living beings and machines.
cibernético

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who acts robotically or without emotions.
Stop being a droid and express your feelings.
Deja de ser un droide y expresa tus sentimientos.
Person who is very obsessed with technology.
That guy is a real droid, he's always playing with gadgets.
Ese chico es un verdadero droide, siempre está jugando con gadgets.