Computadora: computer
Pronunciation: kohm-poo-tah-DOH-rah (stress the capital letters)
Computadora means “computer” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: computer
- How to say it: kohm-poo-tah-DOH-rah
- Gender: la computadora
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “computadora” means and how to use it
Computadora means “computer” in Latin America. In Spain the usual word is ordenador.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la computadora (feminine)
- Plural: las computadoras
Examples with audio
- Trabajo con mi computadora todo el día.I work on my computer all day.
- La computadora no enciende.The computer does not turn on.
- Mi hija usa la computadora para estudiar.My daughter uses the computer to study.
Usage tip
Latin American speakers use “computadora” or “computador,” and Spain uses “ordenador.” “Portátil” means laptop in Spain, while Latin America often says “laptop.”
Spanish around the world
- “Computadora” (Mexico, Central America, Argentina, others), “computador” (Colombia, Chile), “ordenador” (Spain).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “computer” in Spanish?
“computer” in Spanish is “computadora.” It is pronounced kohm-poo-tah-DOH-rah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “computadora”?
Say kohm-poo-tah-DOH-rah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “computadora” masculine or feminine?
Computadora is feminine: “la computadora.” The plural is “computadoras.”
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