apparatus

a set of tools or machines used for a particular purpose

equipo, instrumental, aparato

• medical apparatus

Collocations scientific apparatus · emergency apparatus

• The laboratory was equipped with the latest scientific apparatus.

  El laboratorio estaba equipado con el último instrumental científico.

a part of a body that has a particular function or purpose

órgano, aparato corporal

• respiratory apparatus

Collocations digestive apparatus · circulatory apparatus

• The respiratory apparatus is responsible for breathing.

  El aparato respiratorio es responsable de la respiración.

a system or organization that has a particular purpose or function

sistema, organización

• legal apparatus

Collocations judicial apparatus · administrative apparatus

• The legal apparatus was designed to protect the rights of citizens.

  El sistema legal fue diseñado para proteger los derechos de los ciudadanos.