Technology And Communication
This section covers key vocabulary for talking about technology and communication, focusing on computer-related terms.
Vocabulary
| Spanish Word(s) | English Word(s) |
|---|---|
| la computadora / el ordenador | the computer |
| el portátil / la laptop | the laptop |
| la tableta | the tablet |
| el teclado | the keyboard |
| el ratón / mouse | the mouse |
| la pantalla | the screen |
| el software | the software |
| el hardware | the hardware |
| guardar | to save |
| borrar | to delete |
| descargar | to download |
| subir | to upload |
| un archivo | a file |
| una carpeta | a folder |
| conectarse | to connect (oneself) |
Usage
Use these terms when describing devices, actions on a computer, or digital files. Both computadora and ordenador are correct, with computadora more common in Latin America and ordenador in Spain.
Summary
Familiarity with these basic computer vocabulary items will help you talk about technology and perform common tasks in Spanish.
Last updated: Thu Sep 18, 2025