Devices are the tools and machines we use to make our lives easier, communicate, and get things done. Here are some common device categories along with examples:
Phones & Communication
Phones and communication devices help us stay in touch with others, whether through calls, texts, or the internet.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| phone | phones | I forgot my phone at home. | teléfono | teléfonos | Olvidé mi teléfono en casa. |
| smartphone | smartphones | She has the latest smartphone. | teléfono inteligente | teléfonos inteligentes | Ella tiene el último teléfono inteligente. |
| charger | chargers | My charger is broken. | cargador | cargadores | Mi cargador está roto. |
| headset | headsets | I use a headset for work calls. | auricular | auriculares | Uso un auricular para llamadas de trabajo. |
| microphone | microphones | The microphone is very sensitive. | micrófono | micrófonos | El micrófono es muy sensible. |
Computers & Accessories
These devices are used for work, study, and entertainment, helping us create, browse, and communicate online.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| computer | computers | My computer is running slow. | computadora | computadoras | Mi computadora va lenta. |
| laptop | laptops | I carry my laptop to the café. | portátil | portátiles | Llevo mi portátil al café. |
| keyboard | keyboards | The keyboard is easy to type on. | teclado | teclados | El teclado es fácil de usar. |
| mouse | mice | I lost my computer mouse. | ratón | ratones | Perdí mi ratón de computadora. |
| monitor | monitors | The monitor has a high resolution. | monitor | monitores | El monitor tiene alta resolución. |
I lost my computer ___.
mouse
A computer mouse is a handheld device used to navigate on the screen, making it common to lose or misplace.
Household & Everyday
These are common devices found in homes that help with daily tasks and convenience.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| toaster | toasters | I use the toaster every morning. | tostadora | tostadoras | Uso la tostadora cada mañana. |
| microwave | microwaves | The microwave heats food quickly. | microondas | microondas | El microondas calienta la comida rápido. |
| vacuum cleaner | vacuum cleaners | I need to buy a new vacuum cleaner. | aspiradora | aspiradoras | Necesito comprar una nueva aspiradora. |
| blender | blenders | She made a smoothie with the blender. | licuadora | licuadoras | Ella hizo un batido con la licuadora. |
| coffee maker | coffee makers | The coffee maker is on the counter. | cafetera | cafeteras | La cafetera está en la encimera. |
Entertainment & Media
These devices provide us with music, movies, and games for relaxation and fun.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| television | televisions | The television is turned off. | televisor | televisores | El televisor está apagado. |
| remote control | remote controls | The remote control is under the couch. | control remoto | controles remotos | El control remoto está debajo del sofá. |
| game console | game consoles | He plays on his game console every night. | consola de juegos | consolas de juegos | Él juega en su consola de juegos todas las noches. |
| speaker | speakers | The speakers have great sound quality. | altavoz | altavoces | Los altavoces tienen gran calidad de sonido. |
| headphones | headphones | She listens to music with headphones. | auriculares | auriculares | Ella escucha música con auriculares. |
The ___ is under the couch.
remote control
A remote control is used to operate devices like televisions from a distance, and it’s often misplaced.
Personal & Wearable
These devices are designed to be portable and often worn on the body for convenience and health monitoring.
| English Singular | English Plural | Example Sentence | Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| smartwatch | smartwatches | My smartwatch tracks my steps. | reloj inteligente | relojes inteligentes | Mi reloj inteligente cuenta mis pasos. |
| tablet | tablets | I read books on my tablet. | tableta | tabletas | Leo libros en mi tableta. |
| e-reader | e-readers | The e-reader has a built-in light. | lector electrónico | lectores electrónicos | El lector electrónico tiene luz incorporada. |
| fitness tracker | fitness trackers | The fitness tracker measures my heart rate. | monitor de actividad | monitores de actividad | El monitor de actividad mide mi ritmo cardíaco. |
| portable charger | portable chargers | I always carry a portable charger. | cargador portátil | cargadores portátiles | Siempre llevo un cargador portátil. |
These categories and examples cover a wide range of common devices you might encounter in everyday life.
My ___ tracks my steps.
smartwatch
A smartwatch is a wearable device that can track physical activity like steps.
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- Example Sentence: Olvidé mi teléfono en casa.
- English Singular: phone
- English Plural: phones
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
