B2 adjective Neutral

amplifier

/ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ.ər/

A device, especially in a sound system, that increases the strength of an electrical signal to make sound louder or more powerful. It is a central component in audio equipment, musical instruments, and telecommunications.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to plug my electric guitar into the amplifier to hear it properly.

I need to connect my guitar to the signal booster to hear the sound.

2

The laboratory utilized a high-precision amplifier to detect the faint electrical impulses.

The lab used a precise electronic device to strengthen weak electrical signals.

3

Turn up the amp; I can't hear the bass at all!

Increase the volume on the device so I can hear the low notes.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
amplifier
Verb
amplify
Adjetivo
amplified
Relacionado
amplification
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Ample' (meaning plenty or large) plus the suffix '-ifier' (meaning something that makes). An amplifier is a 'maker of more sound.'

Quiz rápido

Without a powerful _____, the band's music wouldn't be loud enough for the stadium crowd.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: amplifier

Ejemplos

1

I need to plug my electric guitar into the amplifier to hear it properly.

everyday

I need to connect my guitar to the signal booster to hear the sound.

2

The laboratory utilized a high-precision amplifier to detect the faint electrical impulses.

formal

The lab used a precise electronic device to strengthen weak electrical signals.

3

Turn up the amp; I can't hear the bass at all!

informal

Increase the volume on the device so I can hear the low notes.

4

Signal degradation was minimized through the implementation of an operational amplifier.

academic

Loss of quality was reduced by using a specific type of electronic signal booster.

5

Our new line of audio amplifiers will be marketed to high-end home theater enthusiasts.

business

The company's new sound boosters will be sold to people who love expensive home cinemas.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
amplifier
Verb
amplify
Adjetivo
amplified
Relacionado
amplification

Colocaciones comunes

guitar amplifier a device for making a guitar's sound louder
stereo amplifier a device that boosts sound for a two-channel audio system
signal amplifier a device that strengthens a communication or electronic signal
power amplifier a device that provides high power to drive speakers
built-in amplifier an internal device used to boost audio signals

Frases Comunes

crank up the amplifier

to turn the volume up very high

practice amplifier

a small amplifier used for home practice

headphone amplifier

a small device to improve the sound quality of headphones

Se confunde a menudo con

amplifier vs speaker

An amplifier boosts the electrical signal, while a speaker converts that signal into audible sound waves.

amplifier vs receiver

A receiver is a more complex unit that includes an amplifier but also has a radio tuner and input selectors.

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Notas de uso

The word is very often shortened to 'amp' in both casual speech and technical music contexts. While it technically refers to any signal booster, in general conversation, it almost always refers to audio equipment.

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Errores comunes

Learners often point at a speaker and call it an 'amplifier.' Remember that the amplifier is the box with the knobs that processes the sound, not the part the sound comes out of.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Ample' (meaning plenty or large) plus the suffix '-ifier' (meaning something that makes). An amplifier is a 'maker of more sound.'

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'amplificare', meaning to enlarge or broaden, from 'amplus' (large) and 'facere' (to make).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Takes the plural form 'amplifiers'
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Contexto cultural

The amplifier is an iconic symbol in rock and roll history, often associated with the 'Wall of Sound' and the cultural shift toward loud, public music performances in the 1960s.

Quiz rápido

Without a powerful _____, the band's music wouldn't be loud enough for the stadium crowd.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: amplifier

Palabras relacionadas

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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