chip

• Sustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo un pequeño trozo de algo (como madera, cristal o comida), una lámina fina de patata frita hasta quedar crujiente, o un componente electrónico usado en computadoras y dispositivos.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a small piece of something (e.g., wood, glass, food), a thin slice of potato fried until crisp, or an electronic component used in computers and devices.

1. Small piece of foodA1informalbritish

   A thin slice of potato fried until crisp, often eaten as a snack.

   Patata frita (tipo chip)

   • I bought a bag of chips from the shop.
   • She loves eating chips with ketchup.
   • We shared a large packet of chips during the movie.

   Sinónimoscrisppotato chip

2. Small piece of food (American)A1informalamerican

   A thin, crisp slice of potato fried or baked, often sold in bags.

   Patata frita (en bolsa) / papa frita

   • He opened a bag of potato chips.
   • She prefers barbecue-flavored chips.
   • We had chips and dip at the party.

   Sinónimospotato chip

3. Small piece of materialB1formal

   A small piece of something, such as wood, stone, or metal, broken off from a larger piece.

   astilla

   • A chip of paint fell off the wall.
   • He found a chip of flint on the ground.
   • The vase had a small chip on its rim.

   Sinónimosbitflakefragmentpiecescrapshardshavingsliversplinter

4. Electronic componentB2formalIT

   A small piece of semiconducting material used in computers and other electronic devices.

   chip (componente electrónico)

   • The computer's processor is a tiny chip.
   • They designed a new chip for faster data processing.
   • The chip in your phone stores all your information.

   Sinónimosintegrated circuitmicrochipsilicon chip

5. Gambling tokenB1informal

   A small round token used in gambling games like poker.

   Ficha de casino

   • He placed his chips on the table.
   • She won a pile of chips at the casino.
   • The dealer counted the chips after the game.

   Sinónimoscheckcountertoken

• Verbo que denota la acción de desprender pequeños fragmentos de un material duro, o en contextos informales, aportar dinero o intervenir en una conversación.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking off small pieces from a hard material, or in informal contexts, to contribute money or join in a conversation.

1. B1formal

   To break off a small piece from a hard object, often accidentally.

   Desportillar

   • He chipped the edge of the plate when he dropped it.
   • The stone chipped the windshield of the car.
   • Be careful not to chip the paint on the wall.

   Sinónimosbreak offcrackflakeknock offnicknotch

2. Cut or shape by chippingB2formal

   To cut or shape something by breaking off small pieces, often in woodworking or stone carving.

   desbastar o tallar a golpes

   • The sculptor chipped away at the marble block for weeks.
   • He chipped the wood to create a rough shape.
   • They chipped the stone into a perfect square.

   Sinónimoscarvechiselhewknapwhittle

3. Contribute money or effortB1informal

   To contribute a small amount of money or effort to a common cause.

   Aportar (dinero o esfuerzo)

   • Everyone chipped in to buy a birthday gift for the boss.
   • We all chipped in to cover the cost of the party.
   • She chipped in with some helpful suggestions during the meeting.

   Sinónimosante upcontributecough updonatehelp outkick inpitch inshell out

   Antónimoskeepwithhold

Variantes phrasalchip atchip awaychip away atchip inchip off