internal

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɪntərnl/ AmE /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

adjective en → es

1 INSIDE A2

relating to the inside of something, especially a building or vehicle

interior, interno

  • internal part/area

Collocations internal structure · internal space

  • The internal walls of the house need painting.

    Las paredes internas de la casa necesitan pintura.

2 ORGANIZATION B1

relating to the organization or management of a company, government department, etc.

interno (de una organización)

  • internal affairs/departments

Collocations internal communications · internal policies

  • The company has strict internal rules.

    La empresa tiene reglas internas estrictas.

3 BODY B1

relating to the inside of your body, especially as opposed to the outside

interno (del cuerpo)

  • internal organs

Collocations internal bleeding · internal injuries

  • She suffered internal injuries in the accident.

    Ella sufrió lesiones internas en el accidente.

4 CONFIDENTIAL B2

relating to information that should not be shared with people outside an organization or group

confidencial, interno (de información)

  • internal documents

Collocations internal report · internal memo

  • The meeting was to discuss internal matters.

    La reunión fue para discutir asuntos internos.

5 EMOTION B2

relating to feelings that are not shown or expressed openly

emocional, interno (de sentimientos)

  • internal conflict

Collocations internal struggle · internal pain

  • He was experiencing an internal battle with himself.

    Él estaba experimentando una lucha interna consigo mismo.

6 SPORT C1

relating to a sports competition that takes place within the same country or organization, rather than against teams from other countries

interno (de deportes)

  • internal league

Collocations internal championship · internal tournament

  • The team won the internal competition.

    El equipo ganó la competencia interna.

7 EDUCATION C1

relating to a course or examination that is given by an educational institution, rather than by an external organization

interno (de educación)

  • internal exam

Collocations internal assessment · internal evaluation

  • The students took an internal test.

    Los estudiantes tomaron un examen interno.

8 ELECTRONICS C1

relating to the inside of a computer or other electronic device, especially as opposed to its external parts

interno (de electrónica)

  • internal components

Collocations internal circuitry · internal wiring

  • The computer has internal memory.

    La computadora tiene memoria interna.