hardware

hardware, equipo informático

Partes físicas de un ordenador, como la pantalla, la memoria o el teclado.

En inglés sencillo: The parts of a computer that you can touch, such as its screen, memory, and keyboard.

• We need new computer hardware.
• The problem comes from the hardware, not the software.
• Our technician checked the hardware before installing the program.

Antónimos: software

Expresiones frecuentes: computer hardware, hardware upgrade, hardware failure

artículos de ferretería

Herramientas y piezas pequeñas que se usan para construir o reparar cosas.

En inglés sencillo: Tools and small parts used for building or repairing things.

• The shop sells hardware.
• We bought nails at the hardware store.
• He keeps spare hardware in a box.

Expresiones frecuentes: hardware store, hardware shop, buy hardware

equipamiento, material

Máquinas y equipos usados para una actividad concreta, especialmente en el ejército.

En inglés sencillo: Machines and equipment used for a particular activity, especially by an army.

• The army needs new hardware.
• The display included tanks and other military hardware.
• Much of the factory’s hardware is now outdated.

Sinónimos: equipment, machinery

Expresiones frecuentes: military hardware, heavy hardware, expensive hardware

herrajes

Piezas pequeñas de metal fijadas a un objeto, como tiradores, cerraduras o hebillas.

En inglés sencillo: Small metal parts attached to something, such as handles, locks, or buckles.

• The bag has gold hardware.
• We replaced the door hardware with brass handles.
• The silver hardware makes this belt look expensive.

Sinónimos: fittings, metal fittings

Expresiones frecuentes: bag hardware, brass hardware, door hardware