jargon

BrE /ˈdʒɑːɡən/ AmE /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/

noun en → es

1 SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE [singular] B2

the special words and expressions used by a particular profession or group, often difficult for others to understand

jerga, lenguaje especializado

  • use jargon

Collocations medical jargon · legal jargon

  • The doctor used a lot of medical jargon when explaining the diagnosis.

    El médico usó mucho lenguaje médico especializado al explicar el diagnóstico.

2 TECHNICAL TERMS [plural] B1

technical terms used in a particular field or subject, often difficult for non-specialists to understand

terminología técnica

  • learn jargon

Collocations computer jargon · technical jargon

  • It's important to learn the technical jargon if you want to understand how computers work.

    Es importante aprender el lenguaje técnico si quieres entender cómo funcionan las computadoras.