Hack

/hˈæk/

/ˈhæk/

Definición y Significado de "hack"

to hack

VERBO

hackear, piratear

(computing) to illegally access a computer system, network, or online account in order to find, use, or change the information it contains

Transitive: to hack a computer system or account | to hack into a computer system or account

Example

Hackers may try to hack into your email account to send spam messages to your contacts.

Los hackers pueden intentar piratear tu cuenta de correo electrónico para enviar mensajes de spam a tus contactos.

Hacking a social media profile is a violation of privacy and can lead to serious legal consequences.

Hackear un perfil de redes sociales es una violación de la privacidad y puede llevar a serias consecuencias legales.

hackear, cortar a hachazos

to forcefully cut through something using rough movements

Transitive: to hack sth | to hack at sth

Example

The chef decided to hack the coconut to access its refreshing water.

El chef decidió hackear el coco para acceder a su agua refrescante.

The gardener hacked at the overgrown bushes to restore order to the garden.

El jardinero hackeó los arbustos crecidos para restaurar el orden en el jardín.

pasear a caballo

to ride a horse for sport

Dialect

British

Intransitive

Example

Every weekend, she enjoys hacking through the countryside on her beloved horse.

Cada fin de semana, ella disfruta hacer excursiones a caballo por el campo montando a su querido caballo.

The equestrian club organized a group outing to hack along the scenic trails.

El club ecuestre organizó una salida en grupo para hacer excursiones a caballo por los senderos escénicos.

agredir, golpear

to intentionally strike or make forceful contact with an opposing player's arm during a sporting event

Transitive: to hack an opponent or their arm

Example

The crowd expressed their disapproval as they witnessed the player intentionally hack his opponent on the arm.

La multitud expresó su desaprobación al presenciar cómo el jugador agredía intencionalmente el brazo de su oponente.

The coach admonished the player for his unsportsmanlike conduct in hacking the opponent's arm.

El entrenador admonició al jugador por su conducta antideportiva al agredir el brazo del oponente.

zancadillear, dar una patada

(in sports) to kick an opponent on the shins

Transitive: to hack an opponent

Example

The frustrated player hacked his opponent, earning a yellow card for the deliberate foul.

El jugador frustrado zancadilleó a su oponente, ganándose una tarjeta amarilla por la falta intencionada.

In the heat of the moment, the defender hacked the striker, resulting in a penalty kick for the opposing team.

En el calor del momento, el defensor zancadilleó al delantero, resultando en un tiro penal para el equipo contrario.

destrozar, talar

to form or create by cutting or chopping something

Transitive: to hack sth

Example

After getting lost in the jungle, they had to hack their way through thick vines and undergrowth to find their way back.

Después de perderse en la jungla, tuvieron que destrozar su camino a través de densas enredaderas y maleza para encontrar el camino de regreso.

The hikers hacked a path through the overgrown trail to make it accessible for others.

Los excursionistas destrozaron un camino a través del sendero cubierto de maleza para hacerlo accesible para otros.

toser, carraspear

to cough harshly with a repetitive or spasmodic sound

Intransitive

Example

The smoker 's persistent cough caused him to hack uncontrollably.

After inhaling the dust, he began to hack and wheeze.

Después de inhalar el polvo, comenzó a toser y a carraspear.

límitar, cortar

to haphazardly reduce or cut down a piece of content

Transitive: to hack a piece of content

Example

The tabloid magazine hacked the celebrity's interview, selectively quoting statements out of context.

La revista sensacionalista limitó la entrevista de la celebridad, citando selectivamente declaraciones fuera de contexto.

The editor decided to hack the journalist's article, removing essential details and distorting the overall message.

El editor decidió limitar el artículo del periodista, eliminando detalles esenciales y distorsionando el mensaje general.

Hack

SUSTANTIVO

caballo de silla, caballo de transporte

a saddle horse used for transportation rather than sport etc.

What is a "hack"?

A hack refers to a horse suitable for general riding and leisure activities, such as hacking out in the countryside. Hacks are often well-trained and well-mannered horses, typically used for pleasure riding, showing, and low-level competitions. They are usually calm, obedient, and versatile, and can be ridden by riders of varying skill levels. They may be of any breed or type, and are generally selected for their temperament, conformation, and movement. The term "hack" can also refer to the act of riding a horse out for pleasure or exercise

escritorzuelo, gacetillero

an author or journalist who produces low-quality and dull work, aiming solely for commercial success

Who is a "hack"?

A hack refers to a writer who produces work primarily for financial gain or to meet deadlines, often with a focus on quantity over quality. This term can imply a lack of originality or creativity, as the work may be considered predictable, superficial, or lacking in depth. Hacks may rely on established formulas or clichés rather than offering fresh perspectives or innovative ideas.

hack

an adjustment of the codes of a computer program that solves a problem in a quick way

Example

The developer created a clever hack to fix the bug in just a few minutes.

We used a simple hack to make the software run faster on older computers.

caballo de alquiler, caballo de silla

a horse kept for hire, typically used for riding or carriage driving

caballo viejo, caballo de trabajo

an old or over-worked horse

taxi, autoturismo

a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money

azada, hacha

a tool (as a hoe or pick or mattock) used for breaking up the surface of the soil

someone who works hard on dull, repetitive tasks

Example

The new intern felt like a hack, spending her entire day organizing endless files.

He was tired of being treated like a hack, working long hours on monotonous data entry.

comediante de segunda, humorista de escaso talento

a comedian who relies on tired, overused, or clichéd material, often resulting in unoriginal or predictable jokes

Who is a "hack"?

A hack is a person who uses clichéd, overused, or unoriginal material. A hack comedian or performer might rely on predictable jokes or routines that lack creativity and freshness. The term can also imply that the individual is not innovative or skilled in their craft, often resulting in a lackluster or uninspired performance.

cacique, politicote

a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends

truco, hack

a simple or clever technique or method that makes a task easier or more efficient

Example

He showed me a great hack for organizing my desk.

Él me mostró un gran truco para organizar mi escritorio.

There are many life hacks that can save time and effort.

Hay muchos trucos que pueden ahorrar tiempo y esfuerzo.