cable

• Sustantivo que designa una cuerda gruesa y resistente hecha de alambre o fibras, o un conjunto de conductores aislados que sirve para transmitir electricidad o señales.

A noun referring to a strong, thick rope made of wire or fiber, or a set of insulated wires used for transmitting electricity or signals.

1. Wire or ropeA2formal

   A strong, thick rope made of wires twisted together, used for supporting structures or transmitting electricity.

   Cable grueso o cuerda metálica

   • The bridge is supported by steel cables.
   • The electrician ran a cable from the house to the garage.
   • The ship's anchor was attached to a heavy cable.

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2. Television serviceA2informal

   A system of transmitting television programs by cable, often paid for by subscription.

   televisión por cable

   • We have cable TV with over 200 channels.
   • The cable went out during the storm.
   • She subscribes to cable for sports and movies.

   Sinónimoscable television

3. Electronic connectionA2informal

   A wire or set of wires used to connect electronic devices for data or power transfer.

   Cable de conexión electrónica

   • I need a USB cable to charge my phone.
   • The printer is connected to the computer with a cable.
   • Make sure the HDMI cable is plugged in properly.

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• Verbo que significa enviar un mensaje o transmitir algo por cable, o fijar o asegurar algo con un cable.

A verb meaning to send a message or transmit something via cable, or to fasten or secure with a cable.

1. Send a telegramB2formal

   To send a message via telegram or cable.

   Enviar un telegrama

   • He cabled his family to inform them of his arrival.
   • The company cabled the urgent order to the supplier.
   • She cabled congratulations to the newlyweds.

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2. Connect with cableB2formal

   To connect or fasten something using a cable.

   Conectar con cable

   • They cabled the equipment to the floor for safety.
   • The technician cabled the computer to the network.
   • We need to cable the antenna to the roof securely.

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