oracle

a person who is believed to be able to speak the truth about future events or hidden knowledge, especially in ancient Greece

oráculo, vidente

• an oracle of Apollo

Collocations consult an oracle

• The ancient Greeks consulted oracles for guidance.

  Los antiguos griegos consultaban a los oráculos para orientarse.

a computer program that provides information about the structure and contents of another program, especially one used to find errors in programs

oráculo (de computadora), herramienta de depuración

• an oracle tool

Collocations oracle database

• The software developers use an oracle to check for bugs.

  Los desarrolladores de software usan un oráculo para verificar errores.

a statement that is believed to be the answer to a difficult question, especially one about the future

pronóstico, respuesta divina

• an oracle of fate

Collocations oracle of Delphi

• The oracle predicted the outcome of the war.

  El oráculo predijo el resultado de la guerra.