Question

Difficulty: EasyDomain-Specific and Technical Vocabulary

A Spanish-language user guide for an office printer displays the troubleshooting message: 'Resolver el atasco de papel en la bandeja 2.' What does the technical phrase 'atasco de papel' mean in this context?

  1. A
    Pending print job
  2. Paper jamAnswer
  3. C
    Low paper level
  4. D
    Connection error

Answer

Paper jam
The phrase 'atasco de papel' refers to a paper jam, which is a physical blockage of paper in the printer mechanism.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key technical terms in the printer message: 'atasco de papel' and 'bandeja 2'.
Recognize that 'bandeja 2' refers to paper tray 2 and 'atasco' is the core noun describing the problem.
To narrow down the translation to the specific component and issue.
2
Translate the domain-specific noun 'atasco' in the context of office machinery.
'Atasco' translates to jam, clog, or blockage.
To determine the exact nature of the troubleshooting step required.
3
Combine the terms to understand the full phrase 'atasco de papel'.
'Atasco de papel' means paper jam.
To select the option that correctly describes a paper jam in tray 2.

Key Concept

Understanding domain-specific and technical vocabulary in Spanish instructions and guides
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