buffer

• Adjetivo que se usa para describir a una persona muy interesada y con buenos conocimientos sobre un tema concreto, o para describir un cuerpo físicamente en forma y musculoso.

An adjective used to describe someone who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject, or to describe a body that is physically fit and muscular.

1. B1formal

   Of a pale yellowish-beige color, resembling that of buff leather.

   color ante

   • She wore a buff-colored coat to the event.
   • The walls were painted a soft buff shade.
   • His uniform was made of buff fabric.

   Sinónimosbeigecreamecrufawnkhakisandstrawtan

• Sustantivo que designa algo que sirve como barrera protectora, amortiguador o intermediario; también se usa en informática para referirse a una zona temporal de almacenamiento de datos.

A noun referring to something that serves as a protective barrier, cushion, or intermediary, often used in computing to describe a temporary storage area for data.

1. B2formal

   Something that serves as a protective barrier or cushion against impact, harm, or change.

   Amortiguador protector

   • The forest acts as a buffer against strong winds.
   • The savings account is a financial buffer for emergencies.
   • A buffer zone was established between the two countries.

   Sinónimosbarriercushionguardprotectionsafeguardshieldshock absorber

2. B2formalIT

   A temporary storage area in computing that holds data while it is being processed or transferred.

   Almacenamiento temporal en informática

   • The video is buffering because of a slow internet connection.
   • The printer has a memory buffer for print jobs.
   • The software uses a buffer to store user input temporarily.

   Sinónimoscachescratchpadstaging area

3. Chemical solutionC1formaltechnical

   A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.

   Solución amortiguadora

   • The buffer solution maintained a stable pH during the experiment.
   • Biologists use buffers to keep cell cultures at the right acidity.
   • A phosphate buffer is commonly used in biochemical assays.

   Sinónimosbuffer solution

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger algo de impactos o cambios, o en informática, almacenar datos temporalmente.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from impact or change, or in computing, to store data temporarily.

1. Temporarily store dataB2formalIT

   To store data temporarily in a buffer to compensate for differences in processing speed or data flow.

   almacenar temporalmente en un búfer

   • The video player is buffering the movie before playback.
   • The system buffers the incoming data to prevent loss.
   • You need to buffer the audio stream to avoid interruptions.

   Sinónimoscacheholdqueuespoolstore

2. Protect or cushionB2formal

   To reduce the impact of something; to act as a protective barrier.

   amortiguar

   • The savings account helped buffer the family against financial hardship.
   • The new policy aims to buffer the economy from market fluctuations.
   • Trees buffer the house from strong winds.

   Sinónimosabsorbcushionguardinsulatemitigateprotectscreensheltershieldsoften

   Antónimosdamageendangerexposeharmhurt