Vocabulary

Spanish technology vocabulary

Learn Spanish technology vocabulary for devices, internet, apps and common problems.

Quick answer

This list focuses on practical Spanish vocabulary for technology, with examples you can reuse in real situations.

Vocabulary list

Learn each noun with its article when possible. This helps you remember gender and agreement.

Spanish word	English meaning	Example	Note
el ordenador	computer	Uso el ordenador.	Common in Spain.
la computadora	computer	La computadora no funciona.	Common in Latin America.
el móvil	mobile phone	Mi móvil está cargando.	Common in Spain.
el celular	cell phone	Perdí mi celular.	Common in Latin America.
la contraseña	password	Olvidé la contraseña.	Feminine noun.
la pantalla	screen	La pantalla está rota.	Device screen.
el teclado	keyboard	El teclado es cómodo.	Masculine noun.
el ratón	mouse	Uso un ratón inalámbrico.	Spain; also animal word.
el archivo	file	Abre el archivo.	Computer file.
la carpeta	folder	Está en la carpeta.	Folder.
la aplicación	app	Descargo una aplicación.	Formal for app.
la app	app	Uso esta app.	Common borrowed form.
la conexión	connection	La conexión es lenta.	Internet connection.
el enlace	link	Te mando el enlace.	Web link.
el error	error	Hay un error.	Masculine noun.

Try this simple pattern with several words from the table: “Necesito…” for things you need, or “Busco…” for things you are looking for.

Learning nouns without articlesLearn “la mesa” or “el café”, not only “mesa” or “café”.
Expecting one word to cover every countrySome everyday words vary between Spain and Latin America.

Say three sentences aloud using one Spanish expression from this page. Then replace one word to make the sentence personal.

Should I learn nouns with articles?

Yes. Learning “la casa” or “el mapa” helps you remember gender.

How should I practice this vocabulary?

Say the example sentence aloud, then replace one word with another word from the table.