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Phones, computers and the internet

Spanish words for “phones, computers and the internet”, most frequent first.

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366el programaprogramme, show; (computer) programA1
583publicarto publish; to post (online)A1
633el videovideoA2
636el teléfonotelephone, phoneA2
649el mensajemessageA2
670la rednet, network; redes sociales: social mediaA2
679sonarto ring, to sound; to sound (like)A2
690el discorecord, disc; disk (computer)A2
738la señalsign, signal; signal (phone, wifi)A2
793bajarto go down, to come down; bajarse: to get off (bus, car)A2
930grabarto record; to engrave, to carveA2
959registrarto register, to record; to searchA2
994la memoriamemory (ability); memory (computer)A2
1019conectarto connect; conectarse: to get online, to log onA2
1037el archivofile (computer); archiveA2
1062el accesoaccess; entrance, way inA2
1069marcarto mark; to dialA2
1095la cargaload, cargo; charge (battery)A2
1159la páginapage; website (página web)A2
1186la comunicacióncommunicationA2
1215el documentodocument; document (computer file)B1
1242la tecnologíatechnologyB1
1363cargarto load, to carry; to charge (battery)B1
1398la búsquedasearchB1
1414la conexiónconnection (network); connection (link)B1
1486el correopost; emailB1
1532instalarto install; instalarse: to settle inB1
1558comunicarto communicate, to inform; comunicarse: to get in touchB1
1578la computadoracomputer (Latin America)B1
1610la grabaciónrecordingB1
1735accederto access, to enter; to agree (to)B1
1854la webwebsite; the webB1
1886la pantallascreen; (cinema) screenB1
1913el celularmobile phoneB1
1932el cablecable, wire; cable TVB1
1949la bateríabattery; drums, drum kitB1
1959el dispositivodevice; operation, security measuresB1
2065electrónicoelectronicB1
2182digitaldigital; of the fingers (huella digital)B1
2255contactarto contact, to get in touch withB1
2272la plataformaplatform (online, digital); platform (structure), rigB1
2278agregarto add (put in); to add (say more)B1
2386la aplicaciónapp, application (software); application, useB1
2391el ordenadorcomputer (Spain)B1
2469el perfilprofile (side view), outline; profile (online)B1
2605telefónicotelephone, phoneB2
2616activarto activate, to turn onB2
2621el enlacelink; connectionB2
2632seleccionarto select, to chooseB2
2643programarto program; to schedule, to planB2
2658bloquearto blockB2
3052la publicaciónpublication; post (online)B2
3072el / la seguidorfollower, supporterB2
3105navegarto sail, to navigate; to browse (the internet)B2
3253el / la usuariouserB2
3278editarto edit; to publishB2
3289operativooperationalB2
3318el / la servidorserver; servant, public servantB2
3394borrarto erase, to deleteB2
3401el portalweb portal; doorway, entrance hallB2
3402el softwaresoftwareB2
3423copiarto copy; to cheat (in an exam)B2
3429remotoremote, distant; remote (control, access)B2
3436el / la operadoroperator; provider (company)B2
3583el soportesupport, stand; technical supportB2
3586la capturacapture, arrest; screenshotB2
3846descargarto unload; to downloadB2
3855la descargadownload; discharge, shockB2
3963imprimirto printB2
4047almacenarto storeC1
4062actualizarto updateC1
4151procesarto process; to prosecuteC1
4215el micrófonomicrophoneC1
4263reproducirto reproduce; to play (audio, video)C1
4307el flashflash; news flashC1
4318el / la receptorrecipient; receiver (device)C1
4344la programaciónprogramming; schedule, programmeC1
4361el ratónmouse; computer mouseC1
4543el portátillaptopC1
4569la antenaantenna, aerial; antenna (insect)C1
4681la navegaciónnavigation, sailing; browsing (internet)C1
4924el / la monitormonitor, screen; instructor, group leaderC1
5019el audioaudio, sound; voice messageC1
5042adjuntoattached, enclosed; deputy, assistantC1
5050el formatoformat; size (paper, screen)C1
5091virtualvirtual; online, remoteC1
5248el cartuchocartridge (ammunition); cartridge (ink, game)C1
5287la privacidadprivacyC1
5311desactivarto defuse, to deactivate; to turn off, to disableC1
5452el blogblogC1
5482desconectarto disconnect, to unplug; to switch off, to unwind (desconectarse)C1
5560el foroforum (discussion); forum (Roman), public squareC1
5578el filtrofilter; filter (photo, app)C1
5652compatiblecompatible; compatible (people, schedules)C1
5700la actualizaciónupdate; updating, modernisationC1
5722la contraseñapasswordC1
5919el tecladokeyboard (computer); keyboard (music)C1
6068insertarto insertC1
6144el almacenamientostorage; data storage, memoryC1
6150la betabeta (Greek letter); beta version (software)C1
6172la informáticacomputing, ITC1
6253automáticamenteautomaticallyC1
6260sincronizarto synchronise; to sync (data, devices)C1
6325el gpsGPS, satnavC1
6507onlineonlineC2
6597el formularioform (to fill in)C2
6627bloqueadoblocked; locked; stuck; mentally blockedC2
6678la configuraciónconfiguration; settingsC2
6682pulsarto press (a key, a button); to pluck (strings)C2
6719el avataravatar (online persona); ups and downs; vicissitudes (avatares)C2
6731el parámetroparameter; guideline; criterionC2
6746el directoriodirectory; board of directors (Latin America)C2
6756el parchepatch; plaster; patch; stopgap (software, quick fix)C2
6788la consolaconsole (video game); console; control panelC2
6812el bitbit (unit of information)C2
6816interactuarto interactC2
6826la simulaciónsimulation; pretence; feigningC2
6834el transmisortransmitter; carrier; vector (disease)C2
6852el iconoicon (symbol); icon (on a screen)C2
6896el indicadorindicator; metric; gauge; indicator lightC2
6986la plantillatemplate; pattern; staff; workforce; squad (Spain)C2
7077informáticocomputer (adj.); ITC2
7077el informáticoIT specialist; computer scientistC2
7097la interaccióninteractionC2
7100el micromic (microphone)C2
7261el altavozloudspeaker; speakerC2
7302el buscadorsearch engine; seeker; prospectorC2
7370enlazarto link; to connect; to link (hyperlink, sources)C2
7372serialserial (in series)C2
7470amigablefriendly; user-friendly; -friendlyC2
7517clonarto clone; to clone (a card, a phone)C2
7552el cargadorcharger (phone, battery); magazine (of a firearm)C2
7570configurarto configure; to set up; to shape; to formC2
7628reiniciarto restart; to reboot; to resume; to start againC2
7669la compresióncompressionC2
7715incrustarto embed; to inlay; to lodge; to get stuck (incrustarse)C2
7725el escánerscanner (device); scan (medical)C2
7789la autonomíaautonomy; self-government; range (vehicle, battery)C2
7799el borradodeletion; erasureC2
7847el procesamientoprocessing; indictment; formal charging (Latin America)C2
7894el / la hackerhackerC2
7902la especificaciónspecificationC2
7961oprimirto oppress; to press (a button)C2
7970distorsionarto distort; to twist; to distort (sound, image)C2
8015corromperto corrupt; to bribe; to corrupt (a file); to spoilC2
8061el procesadorprocessor (computer chip); food processor; processing companyC2
8088la carpetafolder (paper); folder (on a computer)C2
8093el microondasmicrowave oven; microwaves (radiation)C2
8119el diagramadiagram; chartC2
8130el drondroneC2
8138la interfazinterface (software, screen); interface (between systems or groups)C2
8271ilimitadounlimitedC2
8280la mediciónmeasurement; measuring; reading; measured valueC2
8357infrarrojoinfrared; infrared (radiation; noun use)C2
8388la perforacióndrilling; boring; perforation (medical)C2
8400la teclakey (of a keyboard or piano); hit the nail on the head (dar en la tecla)C2
8470el buzónpostbox; letterbox; voicemail; email inboxC2
8509el auricularheadphones; earphone; telephone receiverC2
8569el reproductorplayer (media); breeding animal; studC2
8577el acorazadobattleship; armoured; reinforced (adjective use)C2
8608reguladorregulating; regulatory; regulator (device)C2
8619obsoletoobsolete; outdated; obsolete (rule, custom)C2
8621la alineaciónalignment; line-up (sports team)C2
8652recargarto recharge; to top up; to overload; to overburdenC2
8660la computacióncomputing; computer science (Latin America); computation (calculation)C2
8703el vatiowattC2
8803el morseMorse codeC2
8804visualizarto visualise; to picture; to view; to display (a file, a page)C2
8831el propulsorthruster; propulsion engine; driving force; promoterC2
8832satelitalsatellite (adjective)C2
8835el imánmagnet; magnet (something that attracts)C2
8854el e-mailemail (message); email addressC2
8901el impulsordriving force; promoter; impeller; driver (device)C2
8902el hardwarehardwareC2
8911accionarto operate; to activate (a lever, a switch); to act; to take action (Latin America)C2
8973el hangarhangar; large shed; warehouseC2
8974la propulsiónpropulsion; propulsion system; driveC2
9005el atributoattribute; quality; attribute (grammar, computing)C2
9029el faxfaxC2
9092minimizarto minimise; to reduce to a minimum; to downplay; to belittleC2
9097vibrarto vibrate; to thrill; to be stirredC2
9154el rastreotracking; tracing; search; sweep (of an area)C2
9163refrescarto cool down; to refresh; to refresh (memory, a web page)C2
9179dinámicodynamic; lively; dynamic (not static)C2
9197personalizarto personalise; to customise; to make personal (a discussion)C2
9210la aceleraciónacceleration (physics, vehicle); speeding up (of a process)C2
9211el anexoannex; attachment (to a document); annex (building)C2
9250el programadorprogrammer; developer; programmer (of events, TV)C2
9252megahuge; mega (intensifier); megabyte (megas)C2
9265la credencialID badge; membership card (Latin America); credentials (login, qualifications)C2
9311el clicclick (mouse); click (sound)C2
9317rebotarto bounce; to rebound; to bounce (email); to be sent backC2
9335la estáticastatic (radio interference); statics (branch of mechanics)C2
9347el bucleloop (computing, circuit); loop (repetition); curlC2
9385escanearto scan (a document, a photo); to scan (a code, a barcode)C2
9391el clonclone (genetically identical copy); clone; lookalike copy (of a product)C2
9493la grabadorarecorder (voice, tape); disc burner; CD/DVD writerC2
9527hackearto hack (into an account or system)C2
9531silenciarto silence; to suppress (a voice, criticism); to mute (a device)C2
9536exportarto export (goods); to export (data, files)C2
9622el nodonode (point in a network); node (anatomy: sinus node)C2
9640binariobinary; binary (gender: no binario, non-binary)C2
9685el androideandroid (humanoid robot)C2
9693el chatchat (online messaging)C2
9710el turboturbocharger; turboC2
9742el engranajegear; cogwheel; machinery; workings (of a system)C2
9743la impresoraprinter (machine)C2
9807el rastreadortracker (person who follows trails); tracker (device, GPS)C2
9815adjuntarto attach (a file, a document); to enclose (with a letter, a form)C2
9820la combustióncombustion; burning; combustion (engine: internal combustion)C2
9829la activaciónactivation; triggering; activation (of an account, a service)C2
9881rodanteon wheels; rolling (casa rodante); rolling stock (material rodante)C2
9885la escotillahatch (on a ship); hatch (submarine, spacecraft, aircraft)C2
9890reactivarto revive; to restart (an economy, a project); to reactivate (an account, a device)C2
9921el / la durmientesleeper; sleeping person; railway sleeper (Latin America)C2
9962el bastidorframe; embroidery hoop; chassis; wings (of a stage); backstage (bastidores)C2
10013tripularto crew; to man (a ship, an aircraft); manned (tripulado: with a crew on board)C2
10027desbloquearto unlock (a phone, a device); to unblock; to get moving (a situation, talks)C2
10034dactilarof the fingers; fingerprint (huella dactilar); fingerprint (reader, lock)C2
10062el wifiwifi; wireless networkC2
10073la levalevy; forced recruitment (of soldiers); cam (mechanics; árbol de levas: camshaft)C2
10107el mousecomputer mouse (Latin America)C2
10138bombearto pump (blood, fluid); to pump out (water, oil)C2
10153inalámbricowireless; cordless (phone, tool)C2
10174la fundiciónfoundry; smelter; smelting; casting (process)C2
10180el barridosweeping (of floors, streets); scan; sweep (radar, scanner)C2
10186el bugbug (software error)C2
10194el emisarioemissary; envoy; outfall (emisario submarino)C2
10232diferencialdifferential (mathematics, physics); differential (gear unit; noun use)C2
10233la aleaciónalloyC2
10269la tabletatablet (computer); tablet (pill); bar (of chocolate)C2
10288la verificaciónverification; check; vehicle emissions check (Mexico: verificación vehicular)C2
10289la vulnerabilidadvulnerability; vulnerability (software flaw)C2
10303periféricoperipheral; outlying; peripheral (computer device; noun use)C2
10333la orugacaterpillar; caterpillar track (tank, tractor)C2
10340el telégrafotelegraphC2
10348el vertederolandfill; rubbish dump; spillway (of a dam)C2
10368saturarto saturate; to overload; to flood; to oversupply (a market)C2
10383el voltajevoltageC2
10384la suscripciónsubscriptionC2
10391la carroceríabodywork (of a vehicle); body shop; bodywork garageC2
10405la represadam; reservoir (Latin America)C2
10446el comprimidotablet; pill; compressed (adjective use: air, file)C2
10449la fijaciónfixation; obsession; fixing; fastening (ski binding)C2
10462recubrirto coat; to cover with a layer; to blanket; to cover over (snow, dust)C2
10552el tráilerfilm trailer; articulated lorry; semi-trailerC2
10560cifradoencrypted; codedC2
10560el cifradoencryption; chord notation (music: cifrado americano)C2
10662averiadobroken down; faultyC2
10662averiarto damage; to break (a machine); to break down (averiarse: a car, a machine)C2
10707la notificaciónnotification; alert (app, phone); formal notice (legal, administrative)C2
10747el zoomzoom (camera lens or function); video call (from the Zoom app)C2
10778el amplificadoramplifier (audio); amplifier; something that magnifies (figurative)C2
10791el parabrisaswindscreenC2
10794la pestañaeyelash; tab (browser, spreadsheet)C2
10796virtualmentevirtually; practically (almost); virtually; online (remotely)C2
10814reprogramarto reschedule (an event, a meeting); to reprogram (software, a device)C2
10847duplicadoduplicated; doubledC2
10852la telecomunicacióntelecommunications (sector, field)C2
10895compactocompact; solid; dense (material)C2
10905acoplarto couple; to attach (a trailer, a part); to adapt; to fit in (acoplarse)C2
10931el chasischassis; quedarse en el chasis: to be left skin and bones (informal)C2
10960el navegadorbrowser (web); satnav; GPS navigatorC2
10989el mailemail (informal)C2
11004el casquillocartridge case; shell casing; socket; cap; ferrule (technical part)C2
11035el capóbonnet (car)C2
11093el smstext message (SMS)C2
11115neuralneural (relating to nerves); neural (networks, computing)C2
11125telefonearto phone; to ringC2
11126el proyectorprojector (video or film); spotlight; floodlightC2
11128la ranuraslot; slit; groove (a channel cut in a surface)C2
11155el dieseldiesel (fuel); diesel engine; diesel carC2
11174sintonizarto tune (a radio, a channel); to be in tune; to click (sintonizar con)C2
11205el cvCV (curriculum vitae); CV: horsepower (caballos de vapor)C2
11210el resortespring (metal coil); lever; means (tocar resortes: to pull strings)C2
11260el usbUSB flash drive; memory stick; USB port or connectionC2
11265el desarrolladordeveloper (software); developer (property, projects)C2
11275el pinpin; badge; PIN (security code)C2
11307el linklink; hyperlink (informal)C2
11325el desgastewear and tear; erosion; strain; attrition (emotional, political)C2
11334el inhibidorinhibitor (substance); jammer (inhibidor de señal)C2
11335la culatagun butt; stock; cylinder head (engine)C2
11340el titaniotitaniumC2
11354el sedánsaloon carC2
11357el estéreostereo system; car radio (Latin America); stereo sound (en estéreo)C2
11360el ficherofile (computer; Spain); card index; filing cabinetC2
11410el baborport (the left side of a ship)C2
11416la zapatabrake shoe; brake pad; footing; foundation pad (construction)C2
11421operacionaloperational (relating to operations); operational; in working orderC2
11441la compuertasluice gate; floodgate; hatch; gate (airlock, vehicle)C2
11454el radiadorradiator (heating); radiator (car cooling)C2
11471platearto silver-plateC2
11516el filtradofiltering; filtration; leak (of information)C2
11529el grabadorengraver; recorder (voice or tape)C2
11535sobrecargarto overload (a vehicle, a circuit); to overburden (someone with work)C2
11537la bobinareel; spool (thread, film, paper); coil (electrical)C2
11565superponerto superimpose; to lay on top; to overlap; to coincide (superponerse)C2
11604comprimirto compress; to squeeze; to compress (files, data)C2
11605el ledLED (light-emitting diode)C2
11615modularmodular (made of units)C2
11615modularto modulate (voice, tone, signal); to adjust; to regulate (intensity, power)C2
11657estructuradostructuredC2
11659el carrillocheek (fleshy part of the face); pulley (block over a well)C2
11670el taladrodrill (power tool); drilling rig (oil, mining)C2
11741compilarto compile; to put together; to compile (code)C2
11769la averíabreakdown; fault (vehicle, machine); fault (electrical, technical)C2
11784maliciosomalicious; spiteful; mischievous; knowing (smile, look)C2