booster

S2 W2

BrE /ˈbuːstə/ AmE /ˈbuːstər/

noun en → es

1 AID/HELP [singular] B1

a device or substance that increases the power, effectiveness, or performance of something

potenciador, acelerador, refuerzo

  • booster for sth

Collocations vaccine booster · performance booster

  • The vaccine booster will help protect you against the virus.

    El refuerzo de la vacuna te ayudará a protegerte contra el virus.

2 AID/HELP [singular] B2

a person or thing that helps to improve someone's performance, confidence, etc.

potenciador, refuerzo, ayuda

  • booster for sb

Collocations confidence booster · career booster

  • The new job was a real career booster.

    El nuevo trabajo fue un gran refuerzo para su carrera.

3 AID/HELP [singular] C1

a rocket or jet engine that provides extra power for a short time, especially when taking off or changing direction

acelerador, potenciador de motor, propulsor adicional

  • booster engine

Collocations rocket booster · jet booster

  • The rocket's boosters burned for 30 seconds.

    Los potenciadores del cohete ardió durante 30 segundos.

4 AID/HELP [singular] C1

a device that provides extra power to a battery or electrical system

potenciador, cargador de arranque, batería auxiliar

  • booster for sth

Collocations battery booster · power booster

  • The battery booster will start your car if the battery is dead.

    El potenciador de batería arrancará tu coche si la batería está muerta.