delta
BrE /ˈdeltə/ AmE /ˈdeltə/
noun en → es
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
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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.
a symbol (Δ) used to represent a change or difference in mathematics and science
delta, cambio, variación
Collocations delta of velocity
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The delta of the population growth rate is significant.
El cambio en la tasa de crecimiento poblacional es significativo.
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
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The latest software update includes several deltas.
La última actualización del software incluye varios cambios.
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
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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.
the difference in score between two teams or players at any point during a game
diferencia, ventaja
Collocations goal delta
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The team's goal delta was three goals at halftime.
La diferencia de goles del equipo era de tres a la mitad del partido.
a type of transistor used in electronic circuits, especially for amplification and switching
transistor delta
Collocations delta transistor
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The circuit uses a delta transistor for amplification.
El circuito utiliza un transistor delta para la amplificación.
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
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The insect undergoes a delta stage before becoming an adult.
El insecto pasa por una etapa de desarrollo antes de convertirse en un adulto.
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
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The musical score includes several deltas to indicate sharp notes.
La partitura incluye varios cambios de tono para indicar notas agudas.