Dominando el Inglés en el Laboratorio Científico

A la hora de trabajar en un laboratorio a nivel internacional, es muy importante saber el vocabulario a usar para no cometer errores que pueden provocar más de un disgusto. En esta ocasión, veremos una lista de vocabulario básico relacionado con el tema:

Precisión Técnica

Aprende a diferenciar instrumentos críticos.

Seguridad (Lab Safety)

Vocabulario preventivo para evitar riesgos.

Technical Equipment List

Término (Inglés)	Traducción	Contexto / Ejemplo
Laboratory Equipment	Equipamiento de laboratorio	Laboratory equipment is essential for scientific research.
Microscope	Microscopio	The biologist observed the cells under the microscope.
Pipette	Pipeta	Use a pipette to transfer precise amounts of liquid.
Centrifuge	Centrífuga	The centrifuge separates components based on density.
Bunsen Burner	Mechero de Bunsen	The Bunsen burner produces a flame for heating.
Beaker	Beaker	Mix chemicals in a beaker for experiments.
Test Tube	Tubo de ensayo	The reaction was observed in a transparent test tube.
Flask	Matraz	The chemist used a flask for the chemical reaction.
Petri Dish	Placa de Petri	Bacterial cultures are grown in a Petri dish.
Autoclave	Autoclave	Sterilize equipment using the high-pressure autoclave.
Spectrophotometer	Espectrofotómetro	Measure the absorption of light with a spectrophotometer.
Incubator	Incubadora	The incubator provides a controlled environment for cell growth.
Microplate Reader	Lector de microplacas	A microplate reader analyzes samples in multiple wells.
Magnetic Stirrer	Agitador magnético	Stir solutions using a magnetic stirrer.
pH Meter	Medidor de pH	Check the acidity of a solution with a pH meter.
Laboratory Scale	Balanza de laboratorio	Weigh substances accurately using a laboratory scale.
Fume Hood	Campana de extracción	Use a fume hood for safe handling of chemicals.
Microtome	Microtomo	The microtome slices thin sections for microscopy.
Hot Plate	Placa calefactora	Heat solutions with a hot plate in the laboratory.
Autopipette	Autopipeta	An autopipette allows precise and automated liquid handling.
Evaporator	Evaporador	An evaporator removes solvent from a sample.
Desiccator	Desecador	Keep substances dry using a desiccator.
Laboratory Oven	Horno de laboratorio	Laboratory ovens are used for controlled heating.
Magnetic Separator	Separador magnético	A magnetic separator isolates magnetic particles.
Microbial Culture	Cultivo microbiano	Microbial cultures are grown for research purposes.
PCR Machine	Máquina de PCR	PCR machines amplify DNA for genetic analysis.
Chromatography Column	Columna de cromatografía	Separate compounds with a chromatography column.
Lab Safety Equipment	Equipamiento de seguridad de laboratorio	Lab safety equipment includes goggles and gloves.

Safety Protocols

«Always wear your **goggles** before starting.»
«Check the **safety data sheets** (SDS).»
«Dispose of waste in the correct **biohazard bin**.»

Study Tip

Muchos de estos términos (como **Centrifuge** o **Spectrophotometer**) son raíces latinas o griegas similares al español. Enfócate en la pronunciación: en inglés, el acento suele recaer en una sílaba distinta. ¡Practica diciendo «Pi-pette» con el énfasis en la segunda sílaba!