Láser (en. Laser)

/ˈlaseɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Device that generates a highly concentrated beam of light.
The laser is used in surgery to make precise cuts.
El láser se utiliza en cirugía para realizar cortes precisos.
System that produces light through stimulated emission of radiation.
Lasers are fundamental in fiber optic technology.
Los láseres son fundamentales en la tecnología de fibra óptica.
Device used in various applications, such as in printers and scanners.
The laser printer offers superior print quality.
La impresora láser ofrece una calidad de impresión superior.

Etymology

Acronym for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laser light
Type of light emitted by a laser.
luz láser
cutting with a laser
Method for making cuts using a laser.
cortar con láser

Related Words

light
Visible electromagnetic radiation.
luz
radiation
Emission of energy in the form of waves or particles.
radiación

Slang Meanings

Something that is extremely fast or effective.
That kid is a laser in math.
Ese chico es un láser en matemáticas.
Referring to someone very focused or precise.
That presentation was a laser, very direct.
Esa presentación fue un láser, muy directa.