module

a part of a system or machine that can be removed and replaced separately from the rest of it

módulo, componente

• a module for something

Collocations module for a computer system · module in a car engine

• The new software includes several modules.

  El nuevo software incluye varios módulos.

a part of a course or programme that deals with one subject or skill

unidad de estudio, módulo

• a module on something

Collocations module on computer programming · module in a language course

• Students must complete six modules to graduate.

  Los estudiantes deben completar seis módulos para graduarse.

a part of a spacecraft that is separate from the main body and has its own special purpose, such as living space for astronauts or scientific experiments

módulo espacial

• a module for something

Collocations module for life support · module for research

• The space station has several modules.

  La estación espacial tiene varios módulos.

a part of a building that is separate from the main body and has its own special purpose, such as offices or classrooms

módulo de construcción

• a module for something

Collocations module for offices · module for classrooms

• The new building has several modules.

  El nuevo edificio tiene varios módulos.