array

variedad, conjunto, surtido

Grupo de cosas diferentes, a menudo colocadas de modo que se puedan ver todas.

En inglés sencillo: A group of different things, often arranged so you can see them all.

• An array of flowers covered the table.
• We offer a wide array of courses.
• She admired the colourful array of hats in the window.

Cómo se usa: array of something (The shop sells an array of local cheeses.)

Sinónimos: range, collection, assortment, selection

Expresiones frecuentes: array of something, wide array, impressive array, vast array

arreglo, matriz

Conjunto de valores guardados juntos en un programa informático, identificados mediante números.

En inglés sencillo: A numbered collection of values stored together in a computer program.

• The array contains ten numbers.
• We stored the results in an array.
• What happens if an array is empty?

Cómo se usa: array of something (The function returns an array of numbers.)

Expresiones frecuentes: empty array, array of integers, array element

atuendo, vestimenta

Ropa y adornos que lleva alguien, especialmente los elegantes o llamativos.

En inglés sencillo: Clothes and decorations that someone wears, especially fine or impressive ones.

• The queen appeared in splendid array.
• His golden array caught the morning light.
• Guests in festive array filled the great hall.

Sinónimos: clothing, attire, finery, raiment

Expresiones frecuentes: splendid array, royal array, in fine array

disponer, ordenar

Colocar cosas o personas de forma ordenada, a menudo para usarlas o mostrarlas.

En inglés sencillo: To put things or people in an ordered arrangement, often ready for use or display.

• She arrayed the cups on a tray.
• The soldiers were arrayed along the ridge.
• Tools lay neatly arrayed beside the workbench.

Cómo se usa: array something in something (We arrayed the chairs in neat rows.); array someone/something against someone/something (They arrayed their forces against the invading army.)

Sinónimos: arrange, line up, deploy, marshal

Expresiones frecuentes: array something neatly, array against someone, array in rows

vestir, engalanar

Poner ropa a alguien, especialmente ropa elegante, y añadirle adornos.

En inglés sencillo: To dress someone in clothes, especially fine ones, and add decorations.

• They arrayed her in white.
• The attendants arrayed the king in ceremonial robes.
• She was arrayed in silk and glittering jewels.

Cómo se usa: array someone in something (They arrayed the child in a silk robe.)

Sinónimos: dress, adorn, attire

Antónimos: undress

Expresiones frecuentes: array someone in something, array in finery