console

consola, videoconsola

Aparato electrónico para jugar a videojuegos, que suele conectarse al televisor.

En inglés sencillo: An electronic machine used to play video games, often connected to a television.

• He bought a new game console.
• Connect the console to your television.
• Which consoles can run this game?

Sinónimos: games machine

Expresiones frecuentes: game console, gaming console, console games

consola central

Compartimento para guardar cosas situado entre los asientos delanteros de un coche.

En inglés sencillo: A storage unit between the front seats of a car.

• My keys are in the console.
• She left her phone on the center console.
• Does the console have space for two cups?

Expresiones frecuentes: centre console, center console, car console

mueble de consola

Mueble grande apoyado en el suelo que contiene un televisor, una radio o un equipo de música.

En inglés sencillo: A large cabinet that stands on the floor and holds a television, radio, or music player.

• The radio is built into a wooden console.
• Their old console stood beside the sofa.
• Music came from the stereo console in the corner.

Expresiones frecuentes: wooden console, stereo console, television console

consolar

Ayudar a alguien a sentirse menos triste o preocupado.

En inglés sencillo: To help someone feel less sad or upset.

• She tried to console her friend.
• Nothing could console him after his dog died.
• I consoled myself with the thought that tomorrow would be better.

Cómo se usa: console someone after something (We tried to console her after the defeat.); console someone with something (He consoled his son with a hug.)

Sinónimos: comfort, soothe

Expresiones frecuentes: console someone, console yourself