hacker

S2 W2

BrE /ˈhækə/ AmE /ˈhækər/

noun en → es

1 COMPUTER EXPERT [singular] B1

a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to networks or files, often for malicious purposes

pirata informático, hacker

Collocations computer hacker · cybersecurity against hackers

  • The company hired a security expert to protect them from hackers.

    La empresa contrató un experto en seguridad para protegerlos de los hackers.

2 SKILLED USER [singular] B2

a person who is very skilled at using computers and computer programs, especially in a way that involves solving problems or creating new software

programador habilidoso, experto en informática

Collocations computer hacker · hackathon

  • He is a brilliant hacker who can write complex code in minutes.

    Es un hacker brillante que puede escribir código complejo en minutos.