adapter

a device that allows you to use an electrical appliance in a country with different voltage or plug shape

adaptador, transformador

• an adapter for something

Collocations adapter for a mobile phone · adapter for an electrical appliance

• I need to buy an adapter for my laptop.

  Necesito comprar un adaptador para mi portátil.

a person or thing that adapts to a new situation or environment

adaptado, ajustado

• an adapter for something

Collocations adapter to change · adapter to a new situation

• She is an excellent adapter to different cultures.

  Ella es una excelente adaptada a diferentes culturas.

a device that connects two parts of a machine or system so they can work together

adaptador, conector

• an adapter for something

Collocations adapter for a camera lens · adapter for a computer cable

• I bought an adapter to connect my camera lens.

  Compré un adaptador para conectar la lente de mi cámara.