monitor (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈmoni.tor/

Translation Options into English

• Monitor
• Screen
• Observer (in certain contexts)

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "monitor" primarily refers to a device that displays visual information, commonly used in computing and broadcasting. In other contexts, it can also denote a person who supervises or directs activities, particularly in educational or training settings.

The frequency of use is fairly high in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions about technology or education. It is familiar to Spanish speakers in a variety of fields including computing, medicine (as in patient monitors), and education.

Example Sentences

1. El monitor de la computadora está dañado.

2. The computer monitor is damaged.

3. La profesora es la monitor que guía a los estudiantes en el laboratorio.

4. The teacher is the monitor who guides students in the lab.

5. El monitor de signos vitales alertó al médico sobre un cambio en el paciente.

6. The vital signs monitor alerted the doctor about a change in the patient.

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, "monitor" is often used in various idiomatic expressions, particularly in educational and technological contexts.

1. Ser un buen monitor
2. Translation: To be a good instructor/guide.

3. Example: Para ser un buen monitor, debes tener paciencia con los estudiantes.

   • (To be a good instructor, you must be patient with the students.)

4. Monitorizar el progreso

5. Translation: To monitor progress.

6. Example: Es importante monitorizar el progreso de los pacientes durante la recuperación.

   • (It’s important to monitor the progress of patients during recovery.)

7. Monitor de actividad

8. Translation: Activity monitor.

9. Example: Utilizo un monitor de actividad para seguir mis ejercicios diarios.

   • (I use an activity monitor to track my daily exercises.)

10. Monitor de temperatura

11. Translation: Temperature monitor.
12. Example: El monitor de temperatura indica que la habitación está demasiado caliente.
    • (The temperature monitor indicates that the room is too hot.)

Etymology

The word "monitor" comes from the Latin word "monitor," which means "one who warns" or "adviser." Over time, it evolved into a term used in both the technological and educational domains.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Pantalla (screen)
• Supervisor (supervisor/guide)
• Cuidador (caretaker, in certain contexts)

Antonyms

• Negligente (negligent, as in not monitoring something)
• Descuido (neglect)