externo
adjective
1. external, outside
located outside something
Common combinations
- parte externa — outside part
- ruido externo — outside noise
- presión externa — external pressure
- La parte externa de la caja está mojada.The outside of the box is wet.
- El ruido externo entra por la ventana.Outside noise comes in through the window.
- La presión externa cambió el resultado.External pressure changed the result.
2. external, outside + a
coming from outside or independent of something
Common combinations
- factores externos — external factors
- causa externa — external cause
- El problema es externo a la empresa.The problem is external to the company.
- El cambio se debe a factores externos.The change is due to external factors.
- La causa externa fue una fuerte lluvia.The external cause was heavy rain.
3. external, outside
not belonging to an organization or institution
Common combinations
- asesor externo — external adviser
- experto externo — outside expert
- auditoría externa — external audit
- La empresa contrató a un asesor externo.The company hired an external adviser.
- Un experto externo revisó el informe.An outside expert reviewed the report.
- La auditoría externa terminó ayer.The external audit ended yesterday.
Same root