Tech Vocabulary in Spanish: Phones, Apps, and the Internet
We spend half our lives staring at screens, so it makes sense that tech vocabulary comes up all the time in Spanish. Whether you're asking for the wifi password, downloading an app, or trying to explain that your phone died, these are the words you need.
Devices and Hardware — Dispositivos y Hardware
Let's start with the physical stuff — the devices you carry around and the parts you tap on every day.
Celular is the standard word for cell phone in Latin America, while móvil is used in Spain. You'll be understood either way, but matching the region helps you sound more natural.
Internet and Social Media — Internet y Redes Sociales
The internet has its own vocabulary in Spanish. Some words are borrowed from English, others are fully Spanish. Here's what you'll actually hear people say.
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Common Tech Actions — Acciones Comunes
These are the verbs that come up every time you touch a screen or sit at a computer. You'll use them daily.
"Log in" in Spanish is iniciar sesión — literally "start session." You'll see it on every login screen. Cerrar sesión (close session) is how you log out.
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Troubleshooting — Resolución de Problemas
Things break. Screens freeze. Batteries die. Here's how to describe tech problems in Spanish so you can actually get help.
The universal tech support advice works in any language: ¿Ya intentaste apagarlo y encenderlo de nuevo? — Did you try turning it off and on again?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "password" in Spanish?
The word is la contraseña. You'll hear it constantly when logging into anything: Introduce tu contraseña (Enter your password).
Is "wifi" the same word in Spanish?
Yes, el wifi is used in Spanish too, though the pronunciation varies. In Spain you might hear "wee-fee," and in Latin America it often sounds closer to "why-fye." Both are understood everywhere.
How do you say "to download an app" in Spanish?
Say descargar una aplicación. Descargar means to download, and la aplicación (or la app in casual speech) means app. For uploading, the word is subir.
What is the difference between computadora and ordenador?
La computadora is the standard word for computer in Latin America. El ordenador is used in Spain. Both mean exactly the same thing — it's purely a regional difference.