Technology in Spanish: Let’s talk computers and internet in Spanish

In the age of globalization and technological advancement, proficiency in foreign languages extends beyond traditional conversational skills. For enthusiasts, travelers, and professionals alike, understanding the vocabulary associated with technology in Spanish is not just a linguistic endeavor but a practical necessity.

That’s why today we bring you the ultimate guide to be your gateway to a rich and expansive world of technology vocabulary in Spanish, offering an in-depth exploration of essential terms related to apps, social media, internet, computer hardware, software, screens, devices, and the verbs that drive the digital landscape.

Let’s get tech-savvy in Spanish!

Electronic devices – Los dispositivos electrónicos

Electronic devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, facilitating communication, entertainment, and productivity. Let’s take a look at these common electronic devices and their corresponding terms in Spanish.

English	Spanish
Device	El dispositivo
Mobile phone	El teléfono móvil
Smartphone	El teléfono inteligente
Tablet	La tableta, La tablet
Computer	La computadora, El computador, El ordenador
Laptop	La laptop, La computadora portátil, El ordenador portátil
Charger	El cargador
Smartwatch	El reloj inteligente
Smart TV	El televisor inteligente
Game console	La consola de videojuegos
Speaker	El altavoz, La bocina, El parlante
Digital camera	La cámara digital
Headphones	Los auriculares, Los audífonos inalámbricos
Printer	La impresora
Scanner	El escáner
Video projector	El proyector de video, El videoproyector
External hard drive	El disco duro externo
Graphics tablet	La tableta gráfica

Hardware – El equipo

Understanding computer hardware is essential in the digital age. In this section, we cover basic Spanish technology vocab for computer hardware and parts. Let’s take a look!

English	Spanish
Hardware	El hardware, El equipo
Computer	La computadora, El computador, El ordenador
Monitor	El monitor
Button	El botón
Keyboard	El teclado
Key	La tecla
Mouse	El ratón
Microphone	El micrófono
Webcam	La cámara web
Central Processing Unit (CPU)	La unidad central de procesamiento, El CPU
RAM (Random Access Memory)	La memoria RAM
Hard drive	El disco duro
Graphics card	La tarjeta gráfica
Motherboard	La tarjeta madre
Power supply	La fuente de poder
Battery	La batería
Cooling fan	El ventilador de refrigeración
USB flash drive	La memoria USB, El pendrive
Processor	El procesador
Sound card	La tarjeta de sonido
Network card	La tarjeta de red
Connecting cable	El cable de conexión
High-definition monitor	El monitor de alta definición
Screen	La pantalla

Software – El software

Now that we’ve covered the hardware, let’s move to the software part of our guide to technology in Spanish. Here we cover the various elements we see on a screen, from files to the cursor. Note that while the word software has quite a few translations in Spanish, the English word is the most common one we use.

English	Spanish
Software	El software, El soporte lógico, Los programas informáticos, Las aplicaciones informáticas
Operating system	El sistema operativo
Device driver	El controlador [de dispositivo], El driver
Server	El servidor
Desktop	El escritorio
Cursor	El cursor
Toolbar	La barra de herramientas
Taskbar	La barra de tareas
Database	La base de datos
Files	Los archivos
Folder	La carpeta
Virus	El virus
Bug	El fallo, El error, El bug

Apps and Social media – Las aplicaciones y Redes sociales

Apps and social media have become inseparable from our daily interactions, so you’ll probably find yourself including these terms in your Spanish conversations.

English	Spanish
App	La aplicación, La app
Social media networks	Las redes sociales
Account	La cuenta
Profile	El perfil
Username	El nombre de usuario
Password	La contraseña
Follower	El seguidor
Post	La publicación
Comment	El comentario
Tag	La etiqueta
Hashtag	El hashtag
Message	El mensaje
Notification	La notificación
Game	El juego
Emoticon	El emoticón

Internet – La internet

The internet has revolutionized the way we connect and access information and is everywhere we go. In this section we include all the common Spanish technology vocab you’ll need for talking about cyberspace.

English	Spanish
Internet	El internet, La internet
Network	La red
Cloud	La nube
Wifi	El wifi
Bandwidth	La amplitud de banda
Browser	El navegador
Search engine	El buscador, El servidor de búsqueda
Tab	La pestaña
Search history	El historial de búsqueda
Link	El enlace, El vínculo, El link
Domain	El dominio
Page	La página
Website	El sitio web
Blog	El blog
Bookmark	El marcador, El favorito, El marcapáginas
Cookie	La cookie
Cache	La caché
Email	El correo electrónico
Address	La dirección
Spam	El correo basura, El spam

Technology verbs

To complete our technology in Spanish vocab guide, let’s cover the verbs that describe the actions of the digital world.

English	Spanish
To browse	Navegar
To download	Descargar
To upload	Subir
To share	Compartir
To connect	Conectar
To attach	Adjuntar
To email	Enviar por correo
To send	Enviar
To receive	Recibir
To search	Buscar
To install	Instalar
To update	Actualizar
To turn on	Encender
To turn off	Apagar
To save	Guardar
To copy	Copiar
To paste	Pegar
To print	Imprimir
To scan	Escanear
To file	Archivar
To format	Formatear
To restart	Reiniciar
To post	Publicar
To comment	Comentar
To share	Compartir
To follow	Seguir
To [give a] like	Dar like
To block	Bloquear
To tag	Etiquetar
To update status	Actualizar estado
To [send a] message	Mandar mensaje
To chat	Chatear
To log in	Iniciar sesión
To log out	Cerrar sesión
To google	Googlear

Conclusion: Spanish technology vocab

Fantastic work! Let’s end with a quick review of the topics we’ve just seen on technology in Spanish!

Today’s post was broken down into several vocabulary lists, covering electronic devices, hardware, software, apps, internet navigation, and social media. We ended with a big list of common verbs essential for navigating the digital realm in Spanish.

So whether you’re interacting with websites, apps, or social media platforms, this resource serves as your comprehensive guide to Spanish technology vocabulary! As a suggestion on how to master a lot of this vocab quickly, why not change your phone’s default language to Spanish? You’ll quickly recognize most of the Spanish tech words we’ve just introduced!

Finally, although today’s post covered the full spectrum of technology vocabulary Spanish has to offer, we didn’t go into any depth on any of the details. For full lessons on some of the topics we talked about here, we leave you with a few links to some of our other specialized posts!

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