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to prompt
01
provocar
to encourage someone to do or say something
Ditransitive: to prompt sb to do sth
Example
The teacher used thought-provoking questions to prompt students to participate actively in class discussions.
El maestro utilizó preguntas que provocan reflexión para incitar a los estudiantes a participar activamente en las discusiones en clase.
During the interview, the journalist prompted the interviewee to share personal anecdotes.
Durante la entrevista, el periodista impulsó al entrevistado a compartir anécdotas personales.
02
provocar
to make something happen
Transitive: to prompt an action or change
Example
The news of the imminent hurricane prompted widespread evacuation efforts in coastal regions.
La noticia del huracán inminente provocó esfuerzos de evacuación generalizados en las regiones costeras.
The success of the grassroots movement prompted increased attention from policymakers.
El éxito del movimiento de base provocó una mayor atención por parte de los responsables de políticas.
03
apuntar, soplar
to assist someone by suggesting the next words or actions they may have forgotten or not fully learned
Transitive: to prompt sb
Example
During the play rehearsal, the director prompted the actor who had momentarily forgotten their lines.
Durante el ensayo de la obra, el director indicó al actor que había olvidado momentáneamente sus líneas.
The teacher prompted the shy student during the oral presentation, helping them recall key points they had prepared.
El maestro sugirió al estudiante tímido durante la presentación oral, ayudándolo a recordar los puntos clave que había preparado.
prompt
Example
She appreciated his prompt reply to her email.
The service at the restaurant was impressively prompt.
Example
She gave a prompt reply to the urgent email.
The firefighters were prompt in reaching the scene of the blaze.
03
pronto, rápido
(of a person) ready and willing to act quickly
Example
The prompt student always had their hand raised to answer questions.
El estudiante prompt siempre tenía la mano levantada para responder preguntas.
The prompt employee completed tasks efficiently and on time.
El empleado rápido completó las tareas de manera eficiente y a tiempo.
Prompt
01
pie, apunte
a word or phrase that an actor says to signal another actor to begin acting or say a line
What is a "prompt"?
A prompt is a word or phrase spoken by an actor to signal another actor to start their dialogue or action. It serves as a cue for the other actor to remember their part and continue the performance seamlessly. Prompts are used to maintain the flow of the performance and prevent interruptions due to forgotten lines or missed cues.
02
indicador, mensaje
a symbol, message, or signal on a computer screen that indicates the system is ready to receive input or commands from the user
Example
In a command-line interface, the blinking cursor serves as the prompt, indicating that the system is ready for user input.
En una interfaz de línea de comandos, el cursor parpadeante sirve como el indicador, indicando que el sistema está listo para la entrada del usuario.
After launching a software program, the graphical user interface may display a prompt, asking the user to open or create a new file.
Después de lanzar un programa de software, la interfaz gráfica de usuario puede mostrar un mensaje, pidiendo al usuario que abra o cree un nuevo archivo.
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