A comprehensive list of Spanish vocabulary for everyday devices, helping you talk about technology and gadgets with confidence.
Smartphones & Accessories
Smartphones are an essential part of modern life, and this section covers all the basic device names and common accessories that you might use with your phone in Spanish.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| el teléfono móvil / celular | los teléfonos móviles / celulares | the mobile phone / cell phone | the mobile phones / cell phones |
| la pantalla táctil | las pantallas táctiles | the touchscreen | the touchscreens |
| el cargador | los cargadores | the charger | the chargers |
| los auriculares | los auriculares | the earphones / headphones | the earphones / headphones |
| el altavoz | los altavoces | the speaker | the speakers |
| la funda | las fundas | the case | the cases |
Computers & Accessories
This category includes the most common terms related to computers and their accessories, which are useful for both work and study.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| la computadora / el ordenador | las computadoras / los ordenadores | the computer | the computers |
| el portátil | los portátiles | the laptop | the laptops |
| el teclado | los teclados | the keyboard | the keyboards |
| el ratón | los ratones | the mouse | the mice |
| el monitor | los monitores | the monitor | the monitors |
| la impresora | las impresoras | the printer | the printers |
| el USB | los USB | the USB drive | the USB drives |
Household Devices
These are common devices you’ll find at home, useful for talking about daily routines and chores.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| el televisor | los televisores | the television | the televisions |
| la radio | las radios | the radio | the radios |
| la lavadora | las lavadoras | the washing machine | the washing machines |
| el microondas | los microondas | the microwave | the microwaves |
| la aspiradora | las aspiradoras | the vacuum cleaner | the vacuum cleaners |
| la lámpara | las lámparas | the lamp | the lamps |
Translate into Spanish: I heated my lunch in the microwave.
Calenté mi almuerzo en el microondas.
The microwave is 'microondas', used for heating food. Other options are household devices but not used for cooking.
Other Devices
This category includes miscellaneous devices that don’t fit neatly into the other groups, but are still useful to know.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| la cámara (digital) | las cámaras (digitales) | the (digital) camera | the (digital) cameras |
| el reloj inteligente | los relojes inteligentes | the smartwatch | the smartwatches |
| la consola de videojuegos | las consolas de videojuegos | the video game console | the video game consoles |
| el altavoz Bluetooth | los altavoces Bluetooth | the Bluetooth speaker | the Bluetooth speakers |
Translate into Spanish: I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speaker.
Conecté mi teléfono al altavoz Bluetooth.
An 'altavoz Bluetooth' allows wireless connection to a phone. The other devices don't serve this purpose.
Summary
Being familiar with the names of common devices in Spanish will help you navigate everyday conversations about technology, whether you’re shopping, troubleshooting, or just chatting with friends.
- Smartphones and accessories are essential for personal communication.
- Computers and their peripherals are common in both work and study environments.
- Household devices help you talk about daily routines and chores.
- Other devices cover gadgets that don’t fit into the main categories but are still worth knowing.
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- English Singular: the mobile phone / cell phone
- English Plural: the mobile phones / cell phones
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
