screen

S2 W1

BrE /skriːn/ AmE /skrin/

noun en → es

1 DEVICE [countable] A2

the part of a television, computer, or mobile phone that shows the picture or information

pantalla

  • on the screen

Collocations computer screen · television screen

  • The picture on the screen is very clear.

    La imagen en la pantalla es muy clara.

2 TEST [countable] B1

a test to find out if someone has a particular illness or problem

prueba, examen

  • take/do a screen

Collocations cancer screening · drug screening

  • She had to take a drug screen.

    Ella tuvo que hacer una prueba de drogas.

3 HIDE [countable] B1

a structure or object that hides something from view

pantalla, muro

  • behind the screen

Collocations privacy screen · soundproofing screen

  • There was a privacy screen behind her.

    Había una pantalla de privacidad detrás de ella.

4 FILTER [countable] B2

a process of checking people or things to find out which ones are suitable for a particular purpose

filtrado, selección

  • go through the screen

Collocations job screening · security screening

  • All applicants must go through a security screen.

    Todos los solicitantes deben pasar por un filtrado de seguridad.