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Screen
01
pantalla
the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed
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I closed all the open apps on my computer screen to improve performance.
Cerré todas las aplicaciones abiertas en la pantalla de mi computadora para mejorar el rendimiento.
02
pantalla
the large, white surface on which movies or pictures are projected
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The screen in the theater allowed everyone to enjoy the film comfortably.
La pantalla en el teatro permitió que todos disfrutaran de la película cómodamente.
03
pantalla
the visual data shown on a smartphone or computer monitor or display
Ejemplos
Accessing the settings menu allows customization of the home screen.
04
a device for sifting or separating materials by size, typically made of wire mesh or perforated metal
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The refinery used multiple screens for separation.
05
prueba
a systematic procedure used to detect the presence of a disease or condition in an individual or population
Ejemplos
The screen process helps detect problems early.
06
something that hides, protects, or disguises what is behind it
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The diplomat acted as a screen for the real negotiators.
07
a netted covering, usually framed, designed to block insects, debris, or small particles while allowing air or light to pass through
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The tent screen kept mosquitoes out all night.
08
a decorative or functional partition used to divide space or provide privacy
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The doctor set up a screen around the patient's bed.
09
the collective personnel or activity associated with filmmaking and cinema
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Awards were given to the best new faces on screen.
10
coro alto
an ornate partition, often of wood or stone, separating parts of a church such as the nave, choir, or altar
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Tourists admired the intricate tracery of the rood screen.
to screen
01
hacer pruebas a, examinar
to examine and test a person in order to check if they are sick or not
Transitive: to screen sb for a disease or symptom
Ejemplos
The public health department screened individuals at the airport for signs of illness.
El departamento de salud pública examinó a las personas en el aeropuerto en busca de signos de enfermedad.
02
proyectar, emitir
to show a video or film in a movie theater or on TV
Transitive: to screen a video or film
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The film festival will screen a selection of independent movies from various genres.
El festival de cine proyectará una selección de películas independientes de varios géneros.
03
proteger, resguardar
to shield or protect someone from potential harm or discomfort
Transitive: to screen from harm or discomfort
Ejemplos
The noise-canceling headphones screened him from the loud sounds of the construction site nearby.
Los auriculares con cancelación de ruido lo protegieron de los sonidos fuertes del sitio de construcción cercano.
04
pantalla, hacer un bloqueo
to strategically position oneself between an opponent and their intended target, obstructing their movement or view
Transitive: to screen an opponent
Ejemplos
The point guard screened his defender to give his teammate an open lane to drive to the basket in basketball.
El base bloqueó a su defensor para darle a su compañero un carril libre para ir al aro en baloncesto.
05
tamizar, cribar
to pass a substance through a sieve or similar tool to separate finer particles from coarser ones
Transitive: to screen a substance
Ejemplos
The miner screened the gravel to separate out the larger stones, leaving behind only the fine sand.
El minero cribó la grava para separar las piedras más grandes, dejando solo la arena fina.
06
evaluar, examinar
to assess or scrutinize something carefully to test its suitability
Transitive: to screen sb/sth
Ejemplos
Before investing in a new business venture, the investors screened the proposal to assess its potential profitability.
Antes de invertir en un nuevo negocio, los inversores examinaron la propuesta para evaluar su rentabilidad potencial.
