delta

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BrE /ˈdeltə/ AmE /ˈdeltə/

noun en → es

1 GEOGRAPHY [singular] B1

a land area at the mouth of a river where the river divides into many branches before it reaches the sea

delta, llanura aluvial

Collocations river delta

  • The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile areas in Egypt.

    El delta del Nilo es uno de los lugares más fértiles en Egipto.

2 MATH [singular] C1

a symbol (Δ) used to represent a change or difference in mathematics and science

delta, cambio, variación

Collocations delta of velocity

  • The delta of the population growth rate is significant.

    El cambio en la tasa de crecimiento poblacional es significativo.

3 COMPUTER [singular] B2

a set of changes made to a computer program or system, especially when these are added to an existing version

cambio, actualización, modificación

Collocations software delta

  • The latest software update includes several deltas.

    La última actualización del software incluye varios cambios.

4 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

a measure of the sensitivity of an investment or financial instrument to changes in interest rates, exchange rates, etc.

sensibilidad, delta financiero

Collocations interest rate delta

  • The interest rate delta is a key factor in determining the value of bonds.

    La sensibilidad a las tasas de interés es un factor clave para determinar el valor de los bonos.

5 SPORT [singular] B2

the difference in score between two teams or players at any point during a game

diferencia, ventaja

Collocations goal delta

  • The team's goal delta was three goals at halftime.

    La diferencia de goles del equipo era de tres a la mitad del partido.

6 ELECTRONICS [singular] C1

a type of transistor used in electronic circuits, especially for amplification and switching

transistor delta

Collocations delta transistor

  • The circuit uses a delta transistor for amplification.

    El circuito utiliza un transistor delta para la amplificación.

7 BIOLOGY [singular] C1

a stage in the development of an organism, especially a larva or nymph before it changes into its adult form

etapa de desarrollo, estadio delta

Collocations developmental delta

  • The insect undergoes a delta stage before becoming an adult.

    El insecto pasa por una etapa de desarrollo antes de convertirse en un adulto.

8 MUSIC [singular] C1

a symbol (Δ) used in musical notation to indicate a sharp note or an accidental increase in pitch

diatono, cambio de tono

Collocations musical delta

  • The musical score includes several deltas to indicate sharp notes.

    La partitura incluye varios cambios de tono para indicar notas agudas.