attachment

archivo adjunto, adjunto

Archivo, como una foto o un documento, que se envía junto con un correo u otro mensaje.

En inglés sencillo: A file, such as a photo or document, sent with an email or other message.

• Please open the attachment.
• I sent the photos as an attachment.
• The email arrived without any attachments.

Expresiones frecuentes: email attachment, open an attachment, send an attachment

accesorio

Pieza adicional que se coloca en una máquina o herramienta para realizar una tarea concreta.

En inglés sencillo: An extra part you put on a machine or tool to do a particular job.

• Use the brush attachment on the sofa.
• This attachment fits my old drill.
• The mixer comes with three attachments.

Cómo se usa: attachment for something (I bought a new attachment for the vacuum cleaner.)

Sinónimos: accessory, add-on

Expresiones frecuentes: vacuum attachment, brush attachment, attachment for something

apego, cariño

Sentimiento intenso de cariño o afecto hacia alguien o algo.

En inglés sencillo: A strong feeling of love or care for someone or something.

• She has a strong attachment to her dog.
• His attachment to the village never faded.
• Children often develop an attachment to a favorite toy.

Cómo se usa: attachment to someone/something (I feel a deep attachment to this house.)

Sinónimos: affection, fondness

Expresiones frecuentes: attachment to someone, emotional attachment, deep attachment, strong attachment

fijación, unión

Acción de unir o fijar una cosa a otra.

En inglés sencillo: The act or process of joining or fixing one thing to another.

• The glue allows firm attachment to the wall.
• Check the attachment of each panel before use.
• Attachment of the handle requires two screws.

Cómo se usa: attachment of something to something (Attachment of the cable to the frame takes a few minutes.)

Sinónimos: joining, fastening

Expresiones frecuentes: attachment to something, secure attachment, method of attachment