cable

/ˈkable/, [ˈka.β̞le]

cable


Noun cable m (plural cables)

  1. a cable or cord
  2. a wire
  3. (colloquial) hand, help

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Examples
  • Quisiera enviar un cable a Japón.

    I'd like to send a cable to Japan.

  • Si el cable proporcionado no cabe en su toma, consulte a un electricista para un reemplazo de la toma obsoleta.

    If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

  • No te comas un cable.

    Don't have a cow.

  • Desconecte el cable de poder del modem, espere aproximadamente un minuto, luego vuelva a conectar el cable.

    Disconnect the power cable from the modem, wait for approximately one minute, then reconnect the cable.

  • ¿Qué cable debería cortar? ¿el rojo o el blanco?

    Which wire should I cut, the red one or the white one?

  • Necesito un cable USB nuevo.

    I need a new USB cable.

  • Adivina qué pasará si desconectas ese cable.

    Guess what's going to happen if you unplug that wire.

  • Si tocas el cable, te va a dar la corriente.

    If you touch that wire, you will receive a shock.

  • Si tocas ese cable, te va a dar un choque.

    If you touch that wire, you'll get a shock.

  • Vas a terminar recibiendo una descarga si no aislas este cable.

    You'll end up getting an electric shock if you don't insulate that wire.

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