In our technologically advanced world, it is a given that you will need to use technological terms while traveling through a Spanish-speaking country. Whether you want to get the wifi password or your computer crashed and you have to get it repaired, refer to this list of useful vocabulary terms and expressions to get you through.
Computers
Laptops are so compact now that we can take them just about anywhere, so there’s a good chance they will come along with you on a trip to a Spanish-speaking country. This list of terms may come in handy if your computer crashes on you or you need to take it in for repairs.
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la computadora/el ordenador |
computer |
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el portátil/laptop |
laptop |
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la pantalla |
monitor/screen |
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el ratón |
mouse |
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el teclado |
keyboard |
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la memoria |
memory |
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el disco duro |
hard drive |
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el micrófono |
microphone |
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los altavoces |
speakers |
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el cable |
cable |
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el archivo |
file |
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los audifonos/auriculares |
headphones |
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la tableta |
tablet |
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la memoria USB |
USB memory stick |
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la impresora |
printer |
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No se enciende mi computadora. |
My computer won’t turn on. |
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Se estrelló mi computadora. |
My computer crashed. |
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¿Cuánto me va a costar para reparar? |
How much will it cost to repair? |
Internet
The Internet is essential to be able to keep in touch with family and friends, check email, post on social media and so much more. These terms will come in handy no matter what Spanish-speaking country you’re traveling through.
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el Internet |
Internet |
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el wifi |
wifi |
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la conexión al Internet |
Internet connection |
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el acceso al Internet |
Internet access |
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estar en línea/conectado |
to be connected to the internet/online |
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la velocidad |
speed |
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la banda ancha |
broadband |
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la red |
network |
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el navegador |
web browser |
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la contraseña/clave |
password |
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el correo electrónico |
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la dirección |
address (website or email) |
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la arroba |
"@" symbol |
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el punto |
“dot” in Internet addresses |
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la página web |
web page |
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las redes sociales |
social media |
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el enlace |
link |
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¿Tiene/tienen wifi? |
Do you have wifi? |
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¿Cuál es la contraseña/clave para el wifi? |
What is the password for the wifi? |
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No funciona el Internet. |
The internet isn’t working. |
Cell Phones
International SIM cards and even cell phones have become so inexpensive that you will most likely stop by a phone store to pick one up. Use these terms when talking about phone plans and services in Spanish.
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el celular/móvil |
cell phone |
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el teléfono inteligente |
smartphone |
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el plan de telefonía móvil |
cell phone plan |
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el paquete de internet |
data plan |
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la cobertura |
cell phone service/coverage |
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una llamada internacional |
international phone call |
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las megas |
megabytes |
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la aplicación |
app |
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No hay cobertura. |
I don’t have service here. |
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Quiero agregar mas megas a mi servicio celular. |
I want to add more data to my phone plan. |
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¿Cuál es tu número? |
What’s your number? |
Verbs Related to Technology
Apart from terms and expressions, you may find yourself searching for key verbs to describe something technological. Make sure to have this reference list of common verbs handy.
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mandar un correo electrónico |
to send an email |
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encender |
to turn on |
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apagar |
to turn off |
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iniciar sesión |
to log-in |
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cerrar sesión |
to log-off |
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subir |
to upload |
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descargar |
to download |
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instalar |
to install |
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guardar |
to save |
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borrar |
to delete |
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cortar y pegar |
cut and paste |
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imprimir |
to print |
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hacer clic |
to click |
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buscar en Google |
to google |
With this list of terminology, you should have no trouble navigating your way through any situation that requires technological Spanish vocabulary.