attachment

S2 W2

BrE /əˈtætʃmənt/ AmE /əˈtætʃmənt/

noun en → es

1 EMOTIONAL BOND B2

a strong feeling of liking, caring for, or being connected to someone or something

afecto, apego, conexión emocional

  • have an attachment to somebody/something

Collocations attachment to a pet · attachment to family

  • She has a strong attachment to her childhood home.

    Ella tiene un fuerte apego a su casa de la infancia.

2 FILE B1

a file that is sent or received with an email, usually containing documents or images

archivo adjunto, fichero adjunto

  • send/receive an attachment

Collocations email attachment · download attachment

  • Please send the document as an attachment.

    Por favor, envíe el documento como un archivo adjunto.

3 MECHANICAL PART C1

a part that is fixed to or connected with another object, such as a screw or bolt

fijación, atornillado, pieza de unión

  • attach something to something

Collocations attachment for a camera lens · screw attachment

  • The attachment on the camera is loose.

    La pieza de unión en la cámara está floja.

4 LEGAL C1

a legal document that adds to or changes another legal document, such as a contract or will

anexo legal, adición legal

  • attach something to something

Collocations legal attachment · attachment to a contract

  • The lawyer attached an amendment to the will.

    El abogado adjuntó una enmienda al testamento.

5 PSYCHOLOGY C1

a strong emotional bond that develops between a child and the main caregiver, usually the mother

vínculo emocional, apego (psicológico)

  • have an attachment to somebody

Collocations attachment theory · secure attachment

  • The child's secure attachment to the mother is crucial for development.

    El apego seguro del niño con la madre es crucial para el desarrollo.

6 COMPUTER B2

a device or program that works with a computer and is connected to it, such as a printer or software application

periférico, programa adjunto

  • attach something to something

Collocations printer attachment · software attachment

  • The printer is an attachment for the computer.

    La impresora es un periférico para el ordenador.

7 PHYSICAL C1

the act of fastening or joining something to another thing, such as a screw or bolt

fijación, atornillado, unión física

  • attach something to something

Collocations physical attachment · mechanical attachment

  • The physical attachment of the two parts is critical.

    La unión física de las dos partes es crítica.

8 MILITARY C1

a device or weapon that can be attached to a larger piece of equipment, such as a rifle or tank

arma adjunta, dispositivo militar

  • attach something to something

Collocations military attachment · weapon attachment

  • The soldier attached a scope to the rifle.

    El soldado adjuntó un visor al fusil.