Spanish Technology Vocabulary: Essential Words & Phrases
In our connected world, mastering Spanish vocabulary for technology is essential for anyone learning the language. Whether you're discussing smartphones, browsing the internet, or troubleshooting computer issues, these Spanish words for technology will help you communicate confidently in digital contexts.
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Essential Technology Vocabulary
Start with these core technology terms that every Spanish learner needs to know:
| Word & Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| la computadora / el ordenadorlah kohm-poo-tah-DOH-rah / ehl ohr-deh-nah-DOHR | computer | Mi computadora es muy rápida. |
| el teléfono móvil / el celularehl teh-LEH-foh-noh MOH-beel / ehl seh-loo-LAHR | cell phone | ¿Dónde está mi celular? |
| la pantallalah pahn-TAH-yah | screen | La pantalla está rota. |
| el tecladoehl teh-KLAH-doh | keyboard | Necesito un teclado nuevo. |
| el ratónehl rah-TOHN | mouse | El ratón no funciona bien. |
| la contraseñalah kohn-trah-SEH-nyah | password | Olvidé mi contraseña. |
| el correo electrónicoehl koh-RREH-oh eh-lehk-TROH-nee-koh | Te envié un correo electrónico. | |
| la redlah rehd | network / internet | La red está muy lenta hoy. |
| descargardehs-kahr-GAHR | to download | Voy a descargar la aplicación. |
| subir / cargarsoo-BEER / kahr-GAHR | to upload | Necesito subir el archivo. |
| la aplicación / la applah ah-plee-kah-SYOHN / lah ahp | application / app | Esta aplicación es muy útil. |
| el archivoehl ahr-CHEE-boh | file | No puedo abrir el archivo. |
| guardargwahr-DAHR | to save | Recuerda guardar tu trabajo. |
| la bateríalah bah-teh-REE-ah | battery | La batería está baja. |
| el cargadorehl kahr-gah-DOHR | charger | ¿Tienes un cargador? |
| la página weblah PAH-hee-nah wehb | website / webpage | Visita nuestra página web. |
| el enlaceehl ehn-LAH-seh | link | Haz clic en el enlace. |
| buscarboos-KAHR | to search | Voy a buscar información en internet. |
Common Technology Phrases
Beyond individual words, these expressions will help you navigate everyday technology situations:
- ¿Cuál es la contraseña del wifi? (kwahl ehs lah kohn-trah-SEH-nyah dehl WEE-fee) – What's the wifi password?
- No tengo conexión a internet. (noh TEHN-goh koh-nehk-SYOHN ah een-tehr-NEHT) – I don't have internet connection.
- Se me apagó el teléfono. (seh meh ah-pah-GOH ehl teh-LEH-foh-noh) – My phone died / turned off.
- ¿Me puedes mandar un mensaje? (meh PWEH-dehs mahn-DAHR oon mehn-SAH-heh) – Can you send me a message?
- La computadora se colgó. (lah kohm-poo-tah-DOH-rah seh kohl-GOH) – The computer froze.
- Tengo que reiniciar el sistema. (TEHN-goh keh reh-ee-nee-SYAHR ehl sees-TEH-mah) – I have to restart the system.
- ¿Puedes compartir tu pantalla? (PWEH-dehs kohm-pahr-TEER too pahn-TAH-yah) – Can you share your screen?
- Voy a poner el teléfono en silencio. (boy ah poh-NEHR ehl teh-LEH-foh-noh ehn see-LEHN-syoh) – I'm going to put my phone on silent.
Usage Notes
When learning Spanish words for technology, keep these important regional and cultural differences in mind:
- Computer terminology varies by region: In Spain, "ordenador" is standard, while Latin America uses "computadora" (or "computador" in some countries). Both are widely understood.
- Cell phone has multiple names: "Móvil" is common in Spain, "celular" in Latin America, and "teléfono" works everywhere as a general term.
- English loanwords are common: Words like "wifi," "app," "email," "software," and "hardware" are frequently used in Spanish, sometimes with Spanish pronunciation.
- Verbing in technology: Spanish often creates verbs from English tech terms: "googlear" (to google), "tuitear" (to tweet), "chatear" (to chat), "postear" (to post).
- Formal vs. informal: "Correo electrónico" is formal; many people simply say "mail" or "email" in casual conversation.
- Gender of borrowed words: English tech words typically become masculine in Spanish: "el wifi," "el software," "el hashtag."
Practice Sentences
Put your Spanish technology vocabulary into practice with these example sentences:
- Tengo que cargar mi celular porque la batería está al cinco por ciento.
I have to charge my phone because the battery is at five percent. - ¿Puedes enviarme el archivo por correo electrónico?
Can you send me the file by email? - La página web no carga; creo que hay problemas con la red.
The website isn't loading; I think there are network problems. - Acabo de descargar una aplicación para aprender español.
I just downloaded an app to learn Spanish. - No recuerdo mi contraseña y no puedo entrar a mi cuenta.
I don't remember my password and I can't access my account. - Mi ordenador es muy viejo y necesito comprar uno nuevo.
My computer is very old and I need to buy a new one. - ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un cargador para mi portátil?
Where can I find a charger for my laptop? - Haz clic en el enlace para ver el video.
Click on the link to watch the video. - Se me olvidó guardar el documento y perdí todo mi trabajo.
I forgot to save the document and lost all my work. - La pantalla de mi teléfono se rompió cuando se me cayó.
My phone screen broke when I dropped it.