core

S2 W2

BrE /kɔːr/ AmE /kɔːr/

noun en → es

1 CENTRAL PART [singular] B1

the central or most important part of something

centro, núcleo, parte principal

  • the core of sth

Collocations core values · core beliefs

  • The core of the issue is that people are not being paid enough.

    La parte central del problema es que la gente no está siendo pagada suficiente.

2 BODY PART [singular] B1

the middle part of your body between the chest and hips, including the stomach area

centro del cuerpo, abdomen

  • the core of sb's body

Collocations core strength · work on your core

  • Strengthening your core can improve your posture.

    Fortalecer tu centro puede mejorar tu postura.

3 SCIENCE [singular] B2

the central part of the Earth, which is very hot and mainly liquid

manto terrestre, núcleo de la Tierra

  • the core of the Earth

Collocations core temperature · core samples

  • Scientists are studying the core to understand more about the planet's history.

    Los científicos están estudiando el núcleo para entender más sobre la historia del planeta.

4 EDUCATION [singular] B2

the main part of a school or university course that all students must study

materia principal, curso obligatorio

  • core subjects

Collocations core curriculum · core requirements

  • The core of the degree program includes courses in mathematics and science.

    La parte principal del programa de grado incluye cursos en matemáticas y ciencia.

5 TECHNOLOGY [singular] C1

the main part of a computer system or network that controls other parts and processes information

núcleo del sistema, servidor central

  • core systems

Collocations core software · core network

  • The company's core system was hacked, causing a major security breach.

    El sistema central de la empresa fue hackeado, causando una importante brecha de seguridad.

6 SPORT [singular] C1

the main part of an athlete's body that is used for strength and stability in sports like gymnastics or weightlifting

centro del cuerpo, núcleo muscular

  • core muscles

Collocations core training · core stability

  • Improving core strength is essential for gymnasts and weightlifters.

    Mejorar la fuerza del núcleo es esencial para gimnastas y levantadores de pesas.

7 BUSINESS [singular] C1

the main part of a business or organization that is responsible for its success and growth

parte principal, núcleo empresarial

  • core activities

Collocations core business · core functions

  • The company's core activity is developing software for mobile devices.

    La actividad principal de la empresa es desarrollar software para dispositivos móviles.

8 ART [singular] C1

the main part of a painting or sculpture that is the focus of attention and interest

centro de la obra, parte principal

  • core elements

Collocations core design · core composition

  • The core of the painting is a large, red circle.

    El centro de la pintura es un gran círculo rojo.