Procesador (en. Processor)

/pɾoθesador/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Device that performs arithmetic and logical operations in computers.
The computer's processor is its most important component.
El procesador de la computadora es su componente más importante.
Part of the system that runs programs and manages other functions.
New processors are faster and more efficient.
Los nuevos procesadores son más rápidos y eficientes.
Element that interprets and executes instructions in programming.
The processor must be compatible with the operating system.
El procesador debe ser compatible con el sistema operativo.

Etymology

From Latin 'processus', meaning 'process', and 'dare', meaning 'to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Word processor
Application that allows the creation and editing of documents.
procesador de texto
Digital signal processor
Device that manipulates digital signals.
procesador digital de señales
Food processor
Machine that grinds, mixes, or cuts ingredients.
procesador de alimentos

Related Words

Microchip
Electronic component in a processor.
microchip
Hardware
Set of physical components in a computer.
hardware
Software
Set of instructions that a processor executes.
software

Slang Meanings

CPU
The CPU of this PC is very powerful for gaming.
La CPU de este PC es muy potente para jugar.
Brain of the computer
Without a good brain of the computer, we can't do much.
Sin un buen cerebro de la computadora, no podemos hacer mucho.