Sincronizado (en. Synchronized)
/siŋ.kɾo.ni.ˈθa.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to something that operates at the same time as another thing.
The videos were perfectly synchronized with the audio.
Los videos fueron sincronizados con el audio perfectamente.
It is used in technology to refer to processes that are temporally aligned.
The control system is synchronized with the sensor inputs.
El sistema de control está sincronizado con las entradas del sensor.
It indicates that two or more events occur simultaneously.
The lights were flashing in sync with the music.
Las luces parpadeaban de manera sincronizada con la música.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'synchronize', which comes from the Greek 'synchronos', meaning 'at the same time'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
perfect synchronization
Exact coordination between several elements in time.
sincronización perfecta
to be synchronized
To be in perfect alignment or agreement of time and rhythm.
estar sincronizado
data synchronization
The process of maintaining consistency between two or more databases.
sincronización de datos
Related Words
synchronization
The act or process of coordinating several things to occur at the same time.
sincronización
synchronizer
Device or program that ensures that several things are in sync.
sincronizador
asynchronous
That does not happen at the same time.
asíncrono
Slang Meanings
To be on the same wavelength.
When we dance, we are synchronized; we have to be on the same wavelength.
Cuando bailamos, estamos sincronizados, tenemos que estar en la misma onda.
To operate in tune.
Our work must always be synchronized to keep the rhythm.
Nuestro trabajo debe estar siempre sincronizado para no perder el ritmo.