amplifier

BrE /ˈæmplɪfaɪər/ AmE /ˈæmplɪfeɪər/

noun en → es

1 ELECTRONIC DEVICE [singular] B1

an electronic device that makes sound louder or increases the strength of a signal

amplificador, amplificador de sonido

  • a/an amplifier

Collocations amplifier for speakers · amplifier for guitar

  • He uses a powerful amplifier to play his electric guitar.

    Él usa un amplificador potente para tocar su guitarra eléctrica.

2 METAPHOR [singular] C1

something that increases the effect or importance of something else

factor que aumenta, elemento que potencia

  • an amplifier for sth

Collocations amplifier for growth · amplifier for change

  • The new technology acts as an amplifier for business expansion.

    La nueva tecnología actúa como un potenciador para la expansión empresarial.