technique

S2 W2

BrE /tekˈniːk/ AmE /tekˈnik/

noun en → es

1 METHOD/PROCEDURE [C/U + singular] B1

a way of doing something, especially a skillful or scientific method

técnica, método, procedimiento

  • a technique for doing sth

Collocations new techniques · modern techniques

  • She uses a special technique to make the dough.

    Ella usa una técnica especial para hacer la masa.

2 ART/SKILL [C/U + singular] B2

a way of doing something that is used in art or music, for example

técnica (artística), estilo

  • the technique of sb/sth

Collocations painting techniques · musical techniques

  • The artist's technique is very distinctive.

    La técnica del artista es muy distintiva.

1 SPORT [C/U + singular] B2

a way of playing a sport, especially one that you use to get an advantage over your opponent

técnica (deportiva), estrategia

  • a technique for doing sth

Collocations football techniques · tennis techniques

  • He has developed a new kicking technique.

    Ha desarrollado una nueva técnica para patear.

1 SCIENCE [C/U + singular] B2

a method used in scientific research or experiments

técnica (científica), procedimiento

  • the technique of sth

Collocations scientific techniques · research techniques

  • The scientists used a new technique to study the cells.

    Los científicos usaron una nueva técnica para estudiar las células.